goodbye
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noun
good·bye
\gu̇d-ˈbī, gə(d)-\
variants: or
good–bye
or less commonlygoodby
orgood–by
Definition of goodbye
1 : a concluding remark or gesture at parting —often used interjectionally
2 : a taking of leave a tearful goodbye
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Origin and Etymology of goodbye
alteration of God be with you
First Known Use: 1575
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