Do British people say "cheers" to mean "Goodbye"? According to the cambridge dictionary it's an informal way to say "Goodbye". Also one of my professors, who speaks with a mancunian accent, say "cheer

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Do British people say "cheers" to mean "Goodbye"? According to the cambridge dictionary it's an informal way to say "Goodbye". Also one of my professors, who speaks with a mancunian accent, say "cheers" when we leave his classroom. We're both Chilean. But, do you really say that? Is it common to hear people saying "cheers" when leaving, or is it a regional idiom?

Mar 23, 2014 1:19 AM

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I use it instead of thank you when speaking - "cheers for that" or just "cheers". When writing I use it to sign off informal messages, usually emails.

March 23, 2014

C H E E R S : 1. Expressing good wishes ( Informal) 2. Expressing good wishes on parting or ending a conversation. (British) 3. Expressing gratitude for something. (British)

March 23, 2014

Here in England, we mostly use it as another way of saying thank you. We also use it before drinking with friends e.g. before a meal or at the pub. :)

December 8, 2014