cheerleader
Sideline pep performer
A cheerleader is a member of a squad that performs coordinated chants, dances, and acrobatic routines to encourage crowd enthusiasm at sporting events.
The role ranges from sideline spirit-raising to competitive athletic performance.
Figuratively, a cheerleader is someone who enthusiastically promotes a person, cause, or idea: She's been the biggest cheerleader for the new policy.
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- jumpsPushes off ground
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
acrobatics · flyer · base · pyramid · athleticism · conditioning · endurance · strength
Organized cooperative unit
- captainOne who commands
- co-captainShared leadership role
- coachOne who instructs
- tryoutsCompetitive skill evaluations
practice · base · flyer · spotter · varsity · all-star · mascot
Fluffy handheld spirit props
- megaphonePortable voice amplifier
- uniformIdentical throughout
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- sneakersCasual athletic footwear
bloomers · skirt · top · ribbon · banner · sign · mat · springboard
Regular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- formationCreation or arrangement
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
entertainment · competition · nationals · performance · music · timing · synchronization · expression
Intense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
- pepLively vigor
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
rallying · hype · encouragement · positivity · excitement · fervor · passion · zeal
Public cause supporter
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- backerFinancial supporter
- encouragerOne who heartens others
promoter · motivator · enthusiast · champion · rooter
tumbling
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- jumpsPushes off ground
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
flexibility · acrobatics · flyer · base · pyramid · athleticism · conditioning · endurance · strength · coordination
team
Organized cooperative unit
- captainOne who commands
- co-captainShared leadership role
- coachOne who instructs
tryouts · practice · base · flyer · spotter · varsity · all-star · mascot
pom-poms
Fluffy handheld spirit props
sneakers · bloomers · skirt · top · ribbon · banner · sign · mat · springboard
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- formationCreation or arrangement
showmanship · entertainment · competition · nationals · performance · music · timing · synchronization · expression · spotlight
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
- pepLively vigor
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
morale · rallying · hype · encouragement · positivity · excitement · fervor · passion · zeal · vivacity
advocate
Public cause supporter
encourager · promoter · motivator · enthusiast · champion · rooter
popular
Widely admired by many
- adolescencepuberty, teenager, coming-of-age, growing up, teen
- femaleswoman, girl, lady, mother, daughter
- school sportsbasketball, varsity, football, JV, soccer
- expressive peopleemoter, drama queen, diva, prima donna, extrovert
- social peopleextrovert, extroverts, social butterfly, people person, socialite
- talkerstalker, chatterbox, motormouth, motor-mouth, loudmouth
cheerleadercritic
One who judges merit
detractor · antagonist · heckler · naysayer · opponent
cheerleaderplayer
Game participant
athlete · competitor · starter · team member · team captain
cheerleaderdoomsayer
Predictor of catastrophe
killjoy · wet blanket · buzzkill · pessimist · party pooper
- cheerleading squadOrganized game-day supporters
- cheerleader outfitSports supporter's costume
- cheerleader uniformSports team supporter's costume
- varsity cheerleadersTop-tier school spirit performers
- cheerleading competitionEvent judging squad routines
- competitive cheerleadingJudged athletic team performance
cheerleaders, cheerleading, cheerlead, cheerleads, cheerleaded