When should i use cheers

Have you figured it out yet? No we are not talking about the piece of bread you have for breakfast but the speech made at events such as weddings and birthdays. It was both a Greek and Roman tradition to leave an offering to the gods, including alcoholic beverages, when they had big banquets. Last edited: Apr 12, It's also very common in Australia and I use it in informal emails, so I must be a 'buffoon'. In future posts, please address me as such.

Senior Member US English. I've heard British speakers say "Cheerie-bye! Packard said:. I think that the only thing we can really derive from this discussion is that the usage is highly specific to the region in which it is used and to whom and from whom it is being sent.

I would never used it in business. But I can get away with almost anything when writing to my nieces. In the right situation is it fine; if your are not confident that you can recognize the right situation I would not use it.

I wouldn't use it in business, either. It's very casual. Regards or Cheers , Packard did you ever notice that "buffoon" and "" both have that "double O thing going on?

Save Word. Definition of cheers. First Known Use of cheers , in the meaning defined at sense 1. Learn More About cheers. Time Traveler for cheers The first known use of cheers was in See more words from the same year. From the Editors at Merriam-Webster. The Not Always Cheery History of Add a piece of toast.

Phrases Related to cheers three cheers for. Cheers: Acceptable only it you are British, Australian or offering to buy the recipient a drink later. My best: Too saccharine and overly familiar best wishes or best regards is OK.

Anything ending with an exclamation mark: Loock says calm down. No exclamation points, ever. The guaranteed best way to end your email? Just your name.