What does the cryptic crossword clue "Broadcasts invitation to cheer flyer (7)" mean?

The definition is "flyer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIRS (synonym="AIRS") + HIP (synonym="invitation to cheer as in it is the first word in the formulation ‘Hip-hip-hooray!’") = AIRSHIP; definition: "flyer" The answer is AIRSHIP.

Broadcasts invitation to cheer flyer (7)

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