hear, hear
English
Etymology
From 1689. Imperative, used as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker; now a general cry of approbation. Originally "hear him".
Interjection
hear, hear
- (often after a toast) Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
- Hearty congratulations are in order to Selma for her successful completion of the curriculum. / Hear, hear!
Translations
expression of support
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See also
- here, here
- now, now
- shame, shame
- there, there
References
- “hear! hear!”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.