cheer (redirected from cheeringly)

a Bronx cheer (American, informal)

a rude sound you make by holding your tongue between your lips and blowing. Cindy turned around and blew a Bronx cheer at the kids who'd been teasing her.

cheer someone to the echo (British, old-fashioned)

to shout and clap a lot in order to support someone. The team captain was cheered to the echo when he was presented with the cup.

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cheer up (someone)

to feel happier, or to cause someone to feel happier. We've cheered up a lot since we found a great place to swim. Jack stopped at her apartment every day to bring her food and cheer her up.