rah
rah Lexical Profile
rah Game Scores & Validity
• interjection
Used as a shout of encouragement, applause, or spirited support, especially at sporting events.
"The crowd shouted, "Rah, rah, rah!" as the home team ran onto the field."
• noun
A shout of "rah" given as a cheer of support or encouragement.
"The cheerleaders led the student section in a loud series of rahs."
British (slang, derogatory) A wealthy, socially privileged young person, especially a university student perceived as posh or snobbish.
"The campus bar was full of rahs wearing tweed jackets and signet rings."
• Rhymes for rah
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century as a clipped form of the exclamation 'hurrah', popularized in American college sports cheers and later adapted into British slang to mockingly imitate an upper-class accent.
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