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cheer
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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.
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.


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