cheers in English: A friendly word people say as they lift their glasses to drink together. In Britain it also means thank you or goodbye. (interjection)

Translation

A friendly word people say as they lift their glasses to drink together. In Britain it also means thank you or goodbye.

Word origin

From cheer, meaning a happy face or a shout of joy, from Old French chiere.

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People say this as the glasses touch.

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In Britain "cheers" often just means "thank you".

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It is also a light, friendly way to say goodbye.

drink

To take water or another liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

thank

To tell someone you are happy and grateful for what they did or gave you.

hello

The word you say when you meet someone or answer the phone.

bye

A short, friendly word you say to someone when you leave or when they leave.

party

A time when people come together to have fun, often with food, music, and friends.

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