intj
cheerio
CHEER-ree-oh
Cheerio (intj) means Goodbye, used mainly in British English. Example: “Cheerio, then — see you next week!”
intj
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Goodbye, used mainly in British English.
"Cheerio, then — see you next week!"
How to use cheerio
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cheerios
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_____, then — see you next week!
Etymology
Formed from cheer or cheery plus the informal ending -o, in the same pattern as words like "righto".
Rhymes for cheerio
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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.
