Meaning
A friendly word people say as they lift their glasses to drink together. In Britain it also means thank you or goodbye.
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Word origin
From cheer, meaning a happy face or a shout of joy, from Old French chiere.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- chiere
- English cognates
- cheer, cheerful
Examples
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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.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 12: cheers, immediately, battle and 6 more words.