cheers
cheers is the Jamaican term for a toast made when drinking.
The English word cheers is used in Jamaican Patois when clinking glasses or drinking with friends.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
When do people say it?
When clinking glasses with friends, people use cheers to toast. You might also hear the polite phrase Mi waa seh cheers, which translates to "I want to say cheers."
Did you know?
- While 'cheers' is a common toast, in many Rastafarian-influenced circles, you might hear 'give thanks' instead, which shifts the toast from a social pleasantry to an expression of spiritual gratitude.
- In some social circles in Jamaica, clinking glasses while saying cheers is less common than simply raising the glass toward the other person.
- While cheers is the toast, a Jamaican might respond with respect or a nodding gesture to acknowledge the goodwill without repeating the word.
Examples in context
- Cheers, mi bredda!Cheers, my brother!
- Raise up di cup and say cheers.Raise up the cup and say cheers.
