Slang – Cheerio.
Goodbye. Cheerio is a positive, somewhat lively, farewell. This expression is generally seen as a more casual and lighthearted way of saying goodbye compared to other more formal expressions like goodbye or farewell.
This is British English slang.
More British English Slang:
Want to add some British slang to your vocabulary? Check out these featured expressions below. More detail – including detailed definitions and example sentences – can be found by clicking through the links.
- Argy-bargy – Argument
- Apples and Pears – Stairs
- Bloke – Man
- Chuffed – Happy
- Cracking – Awesome
- Daft – Silly
- Dicky bow – Bow tie
- Dilly-dally – Wander aimlessly
- Dog and Bone – Phone
- Gormless – Stupid
- Hullabaloo – A disturbance or commotions
- Kerfuffle – Noisy argument or commotion
- Knackered – Tired
- Mate – Friend
- Moggy – Cat
- Nowt – Nothing
- Old Bill – Police
- Quid – British pound (currency)
- Skint – To have no money
- Skive – Avoid work
- Tickety-boo – Ok or satisfactory
- Twit – Silly
Example:
- “It was wonderful to see you today. I’m glad everything is tickety-boo. Cheerio!”
Learn More
Look it upCheerioWiktionaryWhat is slang?
Slang is very informal language. It’s usually spoken rather than written, and is often used by a particular group of people or in a particular place. Slang changes over time, and using it well is a great way to sound more natural when speaking English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodbye. It is a cheerful, informal British way to say farewell.
A little. You will still hear it in the UK, especially from older people and in northern England and Scotland.
Test Yourself
What is FunkyEnglish?
FunkyEnglish is a website that helps you improve your English. We offer quick lessons that teach idioms, slang, phrasal verbs and more. Visit our homepage to see our latest articles, or use the menu to find specific content!
