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Old 02-02-2011, 04:29 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Falcao View Post
That sounds wicked

The sports connection is in the fourth use of the word "root" in the Merriam-Webster. As I first learned English by reading comics and sports magazines, I thought it was standard English.

Definition of ROOT

intransitive verb
1: to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer
2: to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something
Of course

I have heard of that, just didn't make the connection straight away. Thanks.
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