rah-rah I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology: from reduplication of rah (I) 1.: given to cheering (as at games) : demonstrative in the expression of college spirit < the pennant-waving, rah-rah boy — Badger Report > 2.: relating to the boisterous or enthusiastic expression of college spirit < typical college rah-rah activities — Clyde Kennedy > II. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : hurrah