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Definition cheer in American English

cheer noun

noun
/tʃɪr/
Example

A great cheer went up from the crowd.

Example

Troops raised a loud cheer as the president appeared.

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1.1

a phrase or short poem that people at a sports event shout to encourage their team

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Example

The survey will bring little cheer to teachers.

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Definition cheer in American English