Cheerleading

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A physical activity in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance, gymnastics, and tumbling for judgment or to cheer on a team. uncountable

    "Since its inception in the late 19th century, cheerleading has evolved from yelling encouragement on the sidelines to a competitive hybrid of gymnastics, dance and acrobatics."

  2. 2
    Automatic or servile praise. figuratively, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of cheerlead form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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pep squad

Example

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"Cheerleading tryouts are tomorrow."

Etymology

From cheerlead + -ing.

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