An exclamation of congratulations, usually followed by "hip hip hooray".

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cheer up

(UK, slang, humorous) Synonym of cheers (“thank you; or a drinking toast”)

(intransitive, idiomatic) To become happier or less downcast. / (transitive, idiomatic) To make someone happier or less downcast.

An encouragement to somebody who seems unhappy.

(US, idiomatic) Synonym of raspberry (“a sound intended to resemble flatulence made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, used humorously or to express disdain or scorn”)

(UK) Not of bad quality, or otherwise enjoyable, despite being cheap.

Food and drink, especially alcoholic beverages, consumed around the Christmas holiday. / The joyful and generous attitude expected of people at Christmas.

To salute a passing ship with cheers from sailors stationed in the rigging.

plural of cup that cheers