cheering
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cheerings
Meaning · English
A cheer.
Noun
Examples
The ships' yards were all fully manned, and the loud cheerings of the crews, and of the countless company in the surrounding boats, emulated the roar of the cannon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheering” mean?
A cheer.
Is “cheering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.