Thread: Using the Word "Cheers"

Originally Posted by steve

From Dictionary.com


cheer /t???r/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[cheer] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
2. a set or traditional form of shout used by spectators to encourage or show enthusiasm for an athletic team, contestant, etc., as rah! rah! rah!
3. something that gives joy or gladness; encouragement; comfort: words of cheer.
4. a state of feeling or spirits: Their good cheer overcame his depression.
5. gladness, gaiety, or animation: full of cheer and good spirits.
6. food and drink: tables laden with cheer.
7. Archaic. facial expression.
–interjection 8. cheers, (used as a salutation or toast.)
–verb (used with object) 9. to salute with shouts of approval, congratulation, triumph, etc.: The team members cheered their captain.
10. to gladden or cause joy to; inspire with cheer (often fol. by up): The good news cheered her.
11. to encourage or incite: She cheered him on when he was about to give up.
–verb (used without object) 12. to utter cheers of approval, encouragement, triumph, etc.
13. to become happier or more cheerful (often fol. by up): She cheered up as soon as the sun began to shine.
14. Obsolete. to be or feel in a particular state of mind or spirits.
—Idioms15. be of good cheer, (used as an exhortation to be cheerful): Be of good cheer! Things could be much worse.
16. with good cheer, cheerfully; willingly: She accepted her lot with good cheer.


Sorry, I won't make it go off topic again

Now you've done it Steve ---- you've finished my thread. It could have been maybe 20 -30 posts ---hell, maybe I could of gotten to 1000 personal posts on this one. But no --- you had to go and be all logical and everything --- hey why don't you just ruin all my fun and tell me the meaning of life right now? --- you want to quote The Meaning of Life.com or something? But don't worry about going off-topic ---it's what I live for.....


Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

Now you've done it Steve ---- you've finished my thread. It could have been maybe 20 -30 posts ---hell, maybe I could of gotten to 1000 personal posts on this one. But no --- you had to go and be all logical and everything --- hey why don't you just ruin all my fun and tell me the meaning of life right now? --- you want to quote The Meaning of Life.com or something? But don't worry about going off-topic ---it's what I live for.....


Justin

No I didn't. I figure you'll get 2000 posts from our Australian and UK members saying how wrong this stuff I've found is and what the "real" meaning is.

Originally Posted by steve

No I didn't. I figure you'll get 2000 posts from our Australian and UK members saying how wrong this stuff I've found is and what the "real" meaning is.

Touche Steve ---oh-oh there's another one, can anybody explain the use of the word "touche" please?

After looking at "United Kingom English for the American Novice" --- I don't think I speak English really.

But what do those Brits know anyhow ---what did they invent English or something?

And those Aussies ---- all I hear is pops and whistles when those guys talk ---- and you expect them all to explain things in English to us ? ---- take any word and add an extra "u" in there and that about covers it --- but they are a jolly bunch with their little Koalas and such ----

Cheers

Justin

Oh, the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is...












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The problem is, no one has asked the right question

Just thought I'd go ahead and answer that for you

Yes Steve, it's Monty Python. Unless that's how you do in fact pronounce it?...

www.dictionary.com

cheers,
Nenad

I heard this a lot while in London. Mostly it was a substitute for "hello", "thank you" or "congratulations." Sometimes even a sub for "good idea" or "here you go." (like when a bartender hands you a pint of bitter, he'll say "chee-hs".

Originally Posted by Smooch

I heard this a lot while in London. Mostly it was a substitute for "hello", "thank you" or "congratulations." Sometimes even a sub for "good idea" or "here you go." (like when a bartender hands you a pint of bitter, he'll say "chee-hs".

Thanks Zachariah --- good to know

Cheers,

Justin

Originally Posted by Smooch

I heard this a lot while in London. Mostly it was a substitute for "hello", "thank you" or "congratulations." Sometimes even a sub for "good idea" or "here you go." (like when a bartender hands you a pint of bitter, he'll say "chee-hs".

Ahh... it is kind of like when a pirate says "Aaarrr". Multiple meanings depending on the situation.

Damn Rhode Island jokesters ..................... eh?

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