rah-rah

adjective

ˈrä-(ˌ)rä 

ˈrȯ-(ˌ)rȯ

: marked by the enthusiastic expression of college spirit

rah-rah cheerleaders

Examples of rah-rah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Bones is a pretty stellar action heroine, if only for her rah-rah speeches and her maniacal laughter in the face of men who seek to control her. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026

And culture is not necessarily rah-rah. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026

There's no rah-rah patriotism; there's no epic grandstanding. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of rah

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rah-rah

• bara
• barra
• chara
• mara
• vara
• alara
• amara
• antara
• aymara
• bambara
• camara
• damara