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
- intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
- noun A shout or expression of encouragement.
cheer — full definition
- noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
- noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
- verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
- verb To make someone happier, often with "up".