cheers

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/tʃɪəz/

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cheers
before drinking
People often say cheers to each other just before drinking an alcoholic drink.
I took a chair, poured myself a small drink and said ‘Cheers!’
Cheers, Helen. Drink up.
thanking someone
British people sometimes say cheers instead of ‘thank you’ or ‘goodbye’.
‘Here you are.’ – ‘Oh, cheers. Thanks.’
‘Thanks for ringing.’ – ‘OK, cheers.’ – ‘Bye bye.’ – ‘Cheers.’
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