cheerio

[ˌtʃɪərˈiːəʊ]

cheerio Definition

• 1. used to express good wishes when someone is leaving or at the end of a conversation
• 2. a breakfast cereal made from oats

Using cheerio: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheerio" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Cheerio, see you soon!

• Example

  I had a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast.

cheerio Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheerio

• goodbye
• farewell
• adios
• ciao

Phrases with cheerio

• three cheers for

  an expression of congratulations or support for someone or something

  Example

  Three cheers for the newlyweds!

• hip hip hooray

  an expression of celebration or joy

  Example

  Hip hip hooray, we won the game!

• bottoms up

  a toast to encourage people to finish their drinks

  Example

  Cheers! Bottoms up!

Origins of cheerio

from 'cheer' + '-io', first recorded in 1928

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Summary: cheerio in Brief

The term 'cheerio' [ˌtʃɪərˈiːəʊ] is an interjection used to express good wishes when someone is leaving or at the end of a conversation. It can also refer to a breakfast cereal made from oats. Phrases like 'three cheers for' and 'hip hip hooray' express congratulations and joy, while 'bottoms up' is a toast to encourage people to finish their drinks.