cheerleader

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)//

A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

noun

1
A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.
2
figurativeA person who rallies support for any cause.
Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations.

Etymology

From cheer + leader.

Forms

plural: cheerleaders

cheering · A cheer.cheerio · Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting.Cheerio · An individual piece of the Cheerios breakfast cereal.

cheerleader · A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the…

cheerleading · A physical activity and sport in which cheerleaders organize…cheers · To say "cheers" as a toast (to someone).cheese · A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.

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