GOOD-BYE


Meaning of GOOD-BYE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

or good-by gu̇d-ˈbī, gə(d)-

Etymology: alteration of God be with you

Date: circa 1580

1. : a concluding remark or gesture at parting — often used interjectionally

2. : a taking of leave

a tearful good-bye

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.