goodbye

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From Middle English godbwye, contraction of God be with ye

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goodbye

  1. farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker or writer or the person addressed to is departing.

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Singular
goodbye

Plural
goodbyes

goodbye (plural goodbyes)

  1. An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
    Before John leaves, give a quick goodbye.

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