Meaning & use
Cheerio
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A cheerful expression used to say goodbye, chiefly in British English.
See it in a sentence
Cheerio, then! I'll see you at the office on Monday.
She waved and called out 'cheerio' as the train pulled away.
A note on using this word
Distinct from the breakfast cereal of the same name, this British farewell dates to the early 20th century and has a light, old-fashioned charm today.
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