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kellokas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  • cheerleader noun A person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game.

Senses

kellokas is used for these senses in English:

  • bellwether The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
  • cheerleader (figuratively) A person who rallies support for any cause.

bellwether — full definition

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.

cheerleader — full definition

  1. noun A person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game.
  2. noun Someone who enthusiastically promotes and supports a cause or person.

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