2goodbye also goodby noun
plural goodbyes also goodbys [count] 1 : a remark or gesture made when someone is leaving
▪ He said his goodbyes and left. ▪ They said goodbye and went their separate ways. ▪ They waved goodbye from the window. ▪ She kissed him goodbye. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She said goodbye to her old job. [=she left her old job] 2 : a time or occasion when someone leaves
▪ a tearful goodbye ▪ I can't stand long goodbyes.
▪ He said his goodbyes and left. ▪ They said goodbye and went their separate ways. ▪ They waved goodbye from the window. ▪ She kissed him goodbye. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She said goodbye to her old job. [=she left her old job]
▪ a tearful goodbye ▪ I can't stand long goodbyes.
kiss (something) goodbye — see 1kiss
