goodby

See also: good-by

English

Interjection

goodby

1. Dated form of goodbye.
   • 1968 April 29, Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts:

     [Charlie Brown to Snoopy:] Goodby, ol' pal... [Alone:] Goodbys always make my throat hurt...

Noun

goodby (plural goodbys)

1. Dated form of goodbye.
   • 1946, Life, volume 21, number 22, page 118:

     The heartbreak of war began with the goodbys in the streets or stations.

   • 1968 April 29, Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts:

     [Charlie Brown to Snoopy:] Goodby, ol' pal... [Alone:] Goodbys always make my throat hurt...

Anagrams

• God boy