cheerer

Thân thiện

A cheerer in the stands waves a large foam finger.

Definition

Noun: A person who encourages others, typically by shouting supportive words, especially at a public event or performance.

Usage

This word specifically refers to someone who provides vocal encouragement. It is most commonly used in contexts involving audiences at sports events, competitions, or performances. The role of a "cheerer" is to motivate and show support through cheers.

Examples

• The team's morale was boosted by the loyal cheerers in the front row.
• She was the loudest cheerer at her son's school play.
• Even though our team was losing, the cheerers never stopped shouting words of support.

Advanced Usage

• "Professional cheerer": In some contexts, particularly in certain sports or entertainment industries in East Asia, individuals can be hired to lead and energize a crowd as part of their job.
  • The studio audience included several professional cheerers to keep the energy high during the recording.

Variants and Related Words

• Cheer (verb/noun): The act of shouting encouragement or the shout itself.
  • The crowd began to cheer for the home team.
• Cheerleader (noun): A person, often part of an organized group, who leads cheers at sports events. This is a more specific and common term than "cheerer."
  • The cheerleaders performed a routine during halftime.

Synonyms

• Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.
• Encourager: One who gives support, confidence, or hope to someone.
• Rooter (chiefly US, informal): A fan who cheers for a particular team or contestant.

Related Phrases

• To cheer someone on: To encourage someone, especially by shouting.
  • Her friends were there to cheer her on during the marathon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a spectator who shouts encouragement