cheerio
cheerio Lexical Profile
cheerio Game Scores & Validity
• interjection
British An informal expression used to bid someone goodbye.
"Cheerio, see you at the office tomorrow morning!"
British An expression of good wishes used before drinking a toast.
"She raised her glass and said, "Cheerio, everyone!""
• noun
Australian A small, red-skinned cocktail frankfurter or saveloy sausage, popular at children's parties in Australia and New Zealand.
"The platter was piled high with hot cheerios and a bowl of tomato sauce for dipping."
British An act of saying goodbye or offering a parting greeting.
"He gave a quick wave and a cheerful cheerio before boarding the train."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in early 20th-century British English as an informal alteration of "cheer" (from Old French "chiere", meaning "face" or "countenance") combined with a playful "-io" suffix.