ra-ra
Pom-pom squad style
Ra-ra describes enthusiastic, cheerleader-style support or encouragement, often with connotations of being excessive or uncritical: the ra-ra patriotism of campaign season, a ra-ra speech from the coach.
A ra-ra skirt is a short, tiered skirt resembling those worn by cheerleaders.
The word imitates the sound of cheering crowds.
Fluffy handheld spirit props
- chantsRepeated rhythmic phrases
- squadSmall working group
- megaphonePortable voice amplifier
- sidelinesField boundary lines
cheer · pyramid · stunts · formation · flyer · base · basket toss · varsity
Intense driving devotion
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
boosterism · rallying · pep · gusto · eagerness · ardor · fervency · keenness
Group emotional well-being
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- pepLively vigor
esprit de corps · solidarity · togetherness · school spirit · rally · bonding · fellowship · support
Planned sequence of movements
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- spectacleVisually striking event
- halftime showPerformance during sporting break
entertainment · costumes · music · audience · applause · troupe · synchronization · kicks
pom-poms
Fluffy handheld spirit props
sidelines · cheer · pyramid · stunts · formation · flyer · base · basket toss · varsity · tumbling
zeal
Intense driving devotion
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
hype · boosterism · rallying · pep · gusto · eagerness · ardor · fervency · keenness · gung-ho
morale
Group emotional well-being
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
- unityWholeness through cohesion
pep · esprit de corps · solidarity · togetherness · school spirit · rally · bonding · fellowship · support · fight song
dance routine
Planned sequence of movements
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- spectacleVisually striking event
halftime show · entertainment · costumes · music · audience · applause · troupe · synchronization · kicks · moves
ra-rasubdued
Reduced in intensity
unenthusiastic · muted · low-key · understated · restrained
ra-raskeptical
Inclined to question claims
critical · cynical · questioning · contrarian · doubtful
ra-radeadpan
Expressionless, especially for humor
matter-of-fact · dry · sober · reserved · poker-faced