cheers

[tʃɪəz]

cheers Definition

• 1. used as a friendly greeting or to express gratitude
• 2. used to express good wishes before drinking

Using cheers: Examples

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

• Example

  Cheers, mate! How are you doing?

• Example

  Cheers for helping me with this project.

• Example

  Let's raise a glass and say cheers!

• Example

  Cheers, everyone! Have a great weekend!

cheers Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheers

• goodbye
• farewell
• hello
• hi
• thanks
• thank you

Phrases with cheers

• three cheers for

  an expression of congratulations or support for someone or something

  Example

  Three cheers for our team! They did an amazing job!

• bottoms up

  a toast said before drinking, meaning to drink the entire contents of one's glass

  Example

  The bartender shouted 'Bottoms up!' and everyone drank their shots.

• raise a glass

  to hold up a glass in a toast or salute

  Example

  Let's raise a glass to the newlyweds!

Origins of cheers

from the Old French word 'chiere', meaning 'face' or 'expression'

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Summary: cheers in Brief

The interjection 'cheers' [tʃɪəz] is used as a friendly greeting or to express gratitude, and to express good wishes before drinking. It can be used in various contexts, such as saying goodbye, hello, or thanks. Phrases like 'three cheers for' and 'raise a glass' are often used in toasts.