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heja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • attaboy intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
  • cheer noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  • go verb To move or travel from one place toward another.
  • root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.

Senses

heja is used for these senses in English:

  • attaboy (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
  • cheer (ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
  • go (imperative) Expressing encouragement or approval.
  • root (intransitive, with "for" or "on", US) To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.) [late 19th century]

attaboy — full definition

  1. intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
  2. noun A shout or expression of encouragement.

cheer — full definition

  1. noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  2. noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
  3. verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
  4. verb To make someone happier, often with "up".

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