rah-rah

adjective

ˈrä-(ˌ)rä How to pronounce rah-rah (audio)
ˈrȯ-(ˌ)rȯ
: marked by the enthusiastic expression of college spirit
rah-rah cheerleaders

Examples of rah-rah in a Sentence

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Of course, his leadership style is not just bluster and rah-rah speeches. — The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 There's no rah-rah patriotism; there's no epic grandstanding. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 And culture is not necessarily rah-rah. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 If tradition is a real data point, and not just an empty rah-rah pitch, Fort Worth should have a real chance. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rah-rah

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of rah

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rah-rah was in 1896

Rhymes for rah-rah

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rahdar
rah-rah
Rahway
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“Rah-rah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rah-rah. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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