cheerleading
noun/ˈtʃɪrˌlidɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #11,028 most common English word
Meaning
the activity of leading cheers and performing routines to encourage a sports team or crowd.
Example sentence
She has been passionate about cheerleading since she joined the school squad in seventh grade.
Synonyms & related words
- cheering
- rooting
- rallying
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