Thread: Using the Word "Cheers"

The word "cheers" seems to be multifaceted ---- can someone explain its range of use?


Justin

Sure, it's a bar in Boston. Enter it and everyone yells "Norm!!!"

Originally Posted by steve

Sure, it's a bar in Boston. Enter it and everyone yells "Norm!!!"

Can someone who's not a jokemeister explain the use of the word "cheers"?

Goshdernit Rhode Islanders --- it's all jokes with those guys --- ask a serious question and what do ya get? --- wisecracks ---- if there's one thing I don't like it's a wise guy ---Ok well maybe sometimes.



Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

Can someone who's not a jokemeister explain the use of the word "cheers"?

Goshdernit Rhode Islanders --- it's all jokes with those guys --- ask a serious question and what do ya get? --- wisecracks ---- if there's one thing I don't like it's a wise guy ---Ok well maybe sometimes.



Justin

Hey, I've had a good teacher from Louisana

I know, those damn Rhode Islanders....

On a serious note, 'cheers', pronounced 'luxury yacht', is used as a mating call by the throat warbler mangrove birds of Dorchester.
- John

Originally Posted by Namdnas

I know, those damn Rhode Islanders....

On a serious note, 'cheers', pronounced 'luxury yacht', is used as a mating call by the throat warbler mangrove birds of Dorchester.
- John

You've used that phrase before, is it from the venerable Monty Python??

Originally Posted by steve

Hey, I've had a good teacher from Louisana

I think every thread I start or participate in goes off-topic guickly ---- one of the drawbacks of being a wiseguy I suppose. But yes we do have all-sorts down here --wiseguys, nuckleheads, etc. etc. But me I'm southern gentlemen through and through ---- yep can trace my bloodline back to General Lee or did my dad drive a car that looked like the General Lee? ----anyway yep I'm nucklehead through and through.


But how about that word "Cheers"?

Justin

Originally Posted by Namdnas

I know, those damn Rhode Islanders....

On a serious note, 'cheers', pronounced 'luxury yacht', is used as a mating call by the throat warbler mangrove birds of Dorchester.
- John

I don't even know where to start on this one --and that's saying something.

Justin

From Dictionary.com


cheer /tʃɪər/ 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

Justin,

CHEERS phrase. 1. Good bye. 2. A typical English drinking toast. 3. Thanks.

You may also hear CHEERIO used as "Good bye". WHAT CHEER (pronounced whatcha) is sometimes used as a greeting. This originates in the phrase "WHAT CHEER are you in?" New Zealanders say HOORAY instead of CHEERS.



Got this from a site called "United Kingom English for the American Novice"

http://www.hps.com/~tpg/ukdict/index.php?file=ukdict-3

Thought you'd get a kick out of this