Complete Definition of "cheer"

English

Pronunciation
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Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ�(r)|-ɪ�(r)

Noun
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  1. uncountable A pleasing attitude; a nice disposition.

#: They were all in good cheer.

  1. countable A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".

#: A cheer rose from the crowd.

  1. countable A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.

Translations
trans-top|A pleasing attitude; a nice disposition
Finnish: iloisuus, hilpeys
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trans-top|A cry of "hurrah", "hurray", "yeah", or some other word expressing joy
Finnish: hurraahuuto, kannustushuuto
Hebrew: תש���ת (tshu'ot) f|p
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Verb
en-verb|cheers|cheering|cheered

  1. intransitive To shout a cheer or cheers.

#: The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.

Derived terms
cheerful
cheer on
cheers
cheer up
cheery
in good cheer
wotcher

Translations
trans-top|To shout a cheer or cheers
Finnish: hurrata, kannustaa
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