"rah-rah skirt" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rah-rah skirts [plural]
Etymology: From rah-rah, reduplication of rah, a shortened form of hurrah (referencing the characteristic chant of cheerleaders) + skirt. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rah-rah skirt (plural rah-rah skirts)
  1. A short flounced skirt of a style similar to that worn by cheerleaders. Wikipedia link: rah-rah skirt Categories (topical): Clothing, Skirts
    Sense id: en-rah-rah_skirt-en-noun-jgk592j9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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