salute or toast when taking a drink, British, 1919, from plural of cheer (also see cheerio). Earlier it is recorded as a shout of support or encouragement (1720).
cheer
cheerful
cheerio
cheerleader
cheerless
cheers
cheery
cheese
cheeseburger
cheesecake
cheese-cloth
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