Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- interjection Used to express an acknowledgment of parting.
- noun An acknowledgment at parting, especially by saying “goodbye.”
- noun An act of parting or leave-taking.
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- interjection
farewell ; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker or writer or person addressed isdeparting . - noun An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of
farewell to someone.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a farewell remark
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Drop points here, though, and the Frenchman can kiss the title goodbye on both cheeks.
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The absence of a comma is intentional; the Gunners can kiss the title goodbye
TODAYonline 2010
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Drop points here, though, and the Frenchman can kiss the title goodbye on both cheeks.
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In The Cherry Orchard, the goodbye is at first uncertain, but later definite, and for Lyuba, it is a terminal goodbye.
Damon and Loreen need this! joshenglish 2007
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Refusing to use the word "goodbye", she released a new e-mail address, oprah@oprah.com to her fans so that they will stay in touch.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Ray's touching "goodbye" is a must-read, as is Mark's tribute at Toulouse St. Labels: ashley morris, oyster posted by oyster @ 12: 04 PM
Archive 2008-04-01 2008
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Ray's touching "goodbye" is a must-read, as is Mark's tribute at Toulouse St. Labels: ashley morris, oyster posted by oyster @ 12: 04 PM
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The scene where they say goodbye is really touching.
Samantha Zalaznick: Mad Men Finale Recap: Happily Ever After? Samantha Zalaznick 2010
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The scene where they say goodbye is really touching.
Samantha Zalaznick: Mad Men Finale Recap: Happily Ever After? Samantha Zalaznick 2010
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The scene where they say goodbye is really touching.
Samantha Zalaznick: Mad Men Finale Recap: Happily Ever After? Samantha Zalaznick 2010
dontcry commented on the word goodbye
...Norma Jean
July 29, 2008
PossibleUnderscore commented on the word goodbye
I heard someone the other day say goodbye as: "Toodles and cheese!". I don't know about you, but I reckon that's a new one.
August 2, 2009