GOODBYE


Meaning of GOODBYE in English

( US also goodby )

■ exclamation used to express good wishes when parting or ending a conversation.

■ noun ( plural ~s ; US also goodbys ) an instance of saying ‘~’; a parting.

Origin

C16: contr. of God be with you!

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