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rah

rah

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.
"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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

more rah comparative, rahs plural, most rah superlative

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Etymology

A shortened form of "hurrah."

wow

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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.

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