Cheerio: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘‹
Add to dictionary

cheerio

 

[ หˆtสƒษชษ™.ri.ษ™สŠ ]

Interjection / Noun
Context #1 | Interjection

farewell expression

Cheerio is a British informal expression used to say goodbye. It is often associated with a cheerful or friendly tone, and captures a sense of light-heartedness. The word implies a sense of well-wishing as one person departs from another. It is typically used in casual contexts among friends and acquaintances.

Synonyms

farewell, goodbye, see you.

Examples of usage

  • I'll catch you later, cheerio!
  • Cheerio, mate! See you soon!
  • She waved and said cheerio before leaving.
Context #2 | Noun

breakfast cereal

Cheerio also refers to a type of breakfast cereal made from toasted oats, generally small in size and shaped like rings. It is commonly eaten with milk and is popular among children and adults alike as a healthy breakfast option. Cheerios are often touted for their heart health benefits due to their whole grain content.

Synonyms

breakfast food, cereal, oatmeal.

Examples of usage

  • For breakfast, I usually have a bowl of Cheerios.
  • She poured some Cheerios into her bowl.
  • The kids love to snack on Cheerios.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheerio" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tchau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคตเคฟเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tschรผss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selamat tinggal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะฒะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czeล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ‚ˆใ†ใชใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท au revoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adiรณs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸรงa kal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋…•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏุงุนู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sbohem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbohom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasvidenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bless

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัƒ ะฑะพะปั‹าฃั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒจแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidalaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adiรณs

Etymology

The word 'cheerio' comes from the early 20th-century British English, derived from the phrase 'cheer up', which was commonly used to encourage someone to be more cheerful or in good spirits. The interjection itself suggests a combination of good cheer and a friendly farewell. Over time, it became a popular term among friends and family as a colloquial goodbye. Moreover, the usage has trickled into various forms of media, including literature and entertainment, solidifying its place in casual conversation. The cereal 'Cheerios' was created by a company called General Mills in the 1940s and was one of the first cereals designed to appeal to a broad audience with its wholesome ingredients and fun shape. Its name is a playful derivative of the farewell word, associated with good health and positivity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,658, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.