01-20-2009, 11:09 PM
So I take it Sweets, you have not heard of Root Beer (something you can drink in America, if you like the stuff, it's rather strong tasting, slightly chemical, like going to the dentist's) and isn't rooting for someone the same as cheering for them? *Checks dictionary* Oh dear, my culture is definitely too American...
root beer
noun, N Amer, especially US a fizzy drink made from the roots of certain plants, such as dandelions, and flavoured with herbs.
root (3rd meaning)
verb (rooted, rooting) intrans (always root for someone) originally N Amer colloq to support them with loud cheering and encouragement.
[19c.]
root beer
noun, N Amer, especially US a fizzy drink made from the roots of certain plants, such as dandelions, and flavoured with herbs.
root (3rd meaning)
verb (rooted, rooting) intrans (always root for someone) originally N Amer colloq to support them with loud cheering and encouragement.
[19c.]