intj

cheerio

CHEER-ree-oh

Cheerio (intj) means goodbye, used mainly in British English. Example: “Cheerio, then — see you next week!”

intj

Goodbye, used mainly in British English.

"Cheerio, then — see you next week!"

How to Use Cheerio

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA breezy, informal way to say goodbye.

When to use it

Chiefly British and somewhat old-fashioned or jokey in tone; not common in American English.

cheerios plural, Cheerios plural

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_____, then — see you next week!

Formed from cheer or cheery plus the informal ending -o, in the same pattern as words like "righto".

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What does “cheerio” mean?

The word “cheerio” means goodbye, used mainly in British English. In plain terms, a breezy, informal way to say goodbye.

How do you pronounce “cheerio”?

“Cheerio” is pronounced CHEER-ree-oh (/ˈt͡ʃɪɹi.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cheerio” in a sentence?

Here is “cheerio” used in a sentence: “Cheerio, then — see you next week!”

What part of speech is “cheerio”?

“Cheerio” is an intj.