good afternoon
interjection
somewhat formal
—used to say hello to someone in the afternoon
Good afternoon! Thanks for calling.
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The Detroit Lions didn't exactly have a good afternoon yesterday, however.
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“Good afternoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20afternoon. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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