I think I read this, in all places, in a Harry Potter book. I think Hagrid was complementing Harry, and Harry responded "Cheers, Hagrid." Does "Cheers" just mean "thanks"?
2006-08-25 03:52:37 · 12 answers · asked by Rob 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A toast to your good health (when drinking), but also, depending on context, thanks, ok, best wishes, you’re welcome, goodbye, no problem, and nothing in particular, kinda like OK.
2006-08-25 03:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by Linda 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Cheers Meaning
2016-10-06 11:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can actually mean many different things. I spent 4 months living in London, and "cheers" was used for thank people, say hi, acknowledge a great idea or, of course, toast and clink glasses at a pub.
2006-08-25 03:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Britain 'Cheers' is an expression used when having a drink with someone where a formal toast is not applicable. It was, years ago, 'Good cheer' but became 'cheers' over a period of time. Sometimes 'Cheerio' was used as if saying goodbye to the drink. These days people say 'Cheers' instead of 'Thank you'. Not one of my favourite expressions I must admit.
2006-08-25 05:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by quatt47 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Although traditionally cheers is used as a toast, it has become a substitute for "thank you" in informal conversation
2006-08-25 03:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by CJM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand how the chosen answer was chosen.
Some people here saying that Cheers means hello...
Lived in Sidcup, London for 30 years.
It simply means 'Thank You' in any context without a drink in your hand.
2016-06-18 03:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a toast to your good health
2006-08-25 05:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by jsweit8573 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quatt47 is 100% correct. The way it is being used in England is sheer overkill.
2006-08-26 11:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
To your health.
2006-08-25 03:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can mean thanks.it can also mean (all the best mate)
2006-08-25 03:56:55 · answer #10 · answered by jagtic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋