cheerleadership

English

Etymology

cheerleader +‎ -ship

Noun

cheerleadership (uncountable)

1. The role or actions of a cheerleader; enthusiastic encouragement.
   • 1962, College and University Journal, volumes 1-2, page 62:

     Athletic stardom for the boys, cheerleadership and popularity for the girls.

   • 2010, Timothy L. Challans, Awakening Warrior: Revolution in the Ethics of Warfare, page 169:

     These leaders fall into the trap of thinking it is more important to make their people feel good, and they engage in the process of cheerleadership at this point. That is why there is usually a euphoric atmosphere whenever senior leaders address a subordinate audience.

   • 2012, Tonya Hurley, Ghostgirl:

     The Main Event was coming right up, and the tension was palpable. It was Petula's turn, and she decided to get creative and show some real cheerleadership. Rather than bust a rhyme, Petula grabbed the Wendys and they broke out in song.