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Cheers (intj) means Said as a toast before drinking together. Example: “Everyone raised a glass and said cheers before the party began.”
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Said as a toast before drinking together.
"Everyone raised a glass and said cheers before the party began."
"Cheers, everyone, and happy birthday to the best neighbour on our street!"
"Cheers! Here's to the new job."
2
Used informally to mean thank you or goodbye, mainly in British English.
"Cheers, I owe you a drink for helping me move house."
"Cheers, mate, that was really kind of you to carry my bags."
"Cheers for the lift — see you tomorrow."
How to use cheers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA toast when drinking, or a casual way to say thanks or bye.
When to use it
The "thanks"/"goodbye" senses are distinctly British and informal.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- cheerses
- Past tense
- cheersed
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What does “cheers” mean?
The word “cheers” means said as a toast before drinking together. In plain terms, a toast when drinking, or a casual way to say thanks or bye.
How do you pronounce “cheers”?
“Cheers” is pronounced cheerz (/t͡ʃɪɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheers” in a sentence?
Here is “cheers” used in a sentence: “Cheers! Here's to the new job.”
What is another word for “cheers”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cheers” include catch you later, cheerio, laters, you, you later and you after.
What part of speech is “cheers”?
“Cheers” is an intj.
Is “cheers” a common word?
“Cheers” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cheers” have?
“Cheers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said as a toast before drinking together.
What is the difference between 'cheers' and 'thank you'?
'Cheers' can mean the same as 'thank you,' but it is informal and used mainly in British English among friends or in casual situations. In formal writing or with strangers, 'thank you' is the safer choice.
Why do British people say 'cheers' to mean goodbye?
In informal British English, 'cheers' is often used as a friendly sign-off at the end of a conversation, message, or phone call, much like 'see you' or 'take care.' The same word also works as a toast and as a casual 'thank you,' so the meaning depends on context.
Is 'cheers' formal or informal?
'Cheers' is informal in all its senses, whether used as a drinking toast, a thank-you, or a goodbye. In formal emails or speech it is better to write 'thank you' or 'best regards' instead.
What do you say when you clink glasses in a toast?
'Cheers' is the most common English word said as a toast just before people drink together. It can also be replaced by expressions such as 'bottoms up' or by toasts borrowed from other languages.
