Cheers
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tʃɪəz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cheers is a verb meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of cheer.
Meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of cheer.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To say "cheers" as a toast (to someone).
- plural of cheer
- A common toast used when drinking in company.
- (Commonwealth, informal) thank you
- (chiefly Commonwealth, informal) goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.
Example Sentences
We cheersed and started drinking.
So I just tilted my beer, cheersing him.
Word Forms
- cheerses
- cheersing
- cheersed
Synonyms for cheers
Depending on context, synonyms include skoal, chin chin, bye, cheerio, laters, you.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cheerfulness, hearten, urge, embolden, inspire, exhort.
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