cheerleading

noun

Etymology

From cheerlead + -ing.

Definitions

  1. A physical activity and sport in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance,…

    A physical activity and sport in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance, gymnastics, and tumbling for judgment or to cheer on a team.

    • Since its inception in the late 19th century, cheerleading has evolved from yelling encouragement on the sidelines to a competitive hybrid of gymnastics, dance and acrobatics.
  2. Automatic or servile praise.

  3. present participle and gerund of cheerlead

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