Cheerful greeting (or a shout in a martial-arts movie) Crossword Clue

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Cheerful greeting (or a shout in a martial-arts movie) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

GREETING (noun)
1. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
CHEERFUL (adjective)
1. pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
2. being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

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