intj
rah
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Rah (intj) means a shout of encouragement or support, especially at a sports event. Example: “Rah, rah, team! Let's go!”
intj
1
A shout of encouragement or support, especially at a sports event.
"Not so very long ago, a row of docile cheerleaders would say, “rah, rah, rah, sis-boombah”—maybe a leg would kick up into the air, perhaps a jump under the cheerleader's own power."
— Kern Alexander, M. David Alexander (2011)
"Rah, rah, team! Let's go!"
noun
1
A privileged, upper-class young person, especially a student (British slang, often disparaging).
"The bar was full of rahs in their rugby shirts."
How to use rah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheer of support — or, in British slang, a mocking label for a posh, privileged student type.
When to use it
The "posh student" sense is British slang and can be dismissive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rahs
- Comparative
- more rah
- Superlative
- most rah
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_____, rah, team! Let's go!
Etymology
A shortened form of "hurrah."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rah” mean?
The word “rah” means a shout of encouragement or support, especially at a sports event. In plain terms, a cheer of support — or, in British slang, a mocking label for a posh, privileged student type.
How do you pronounce “rah”?
“Rah” is pronounced rah (/ɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “rah” in a sentence?
Here is “rah” used in a sentence: “Rah, rah, team! Let's go!”
What is another word for “rah”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rah” include wow.
What part of speech is “rah”?
Depending on how it is used, “rah” can be an intj and a noun.
How many meanings does “rah” have?
“Rah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shout of encouragement or support, especially at a sports event.
