good-bye

[goo d-bahy] /ˌgʊdˈbaɪ/
interjection
1.
farewell (a conventional expression used at parting).
noun, plural good-byes.
2.
a farewell.
Also, goodbye.
Origin
1565-75; contraction of God be with ye
Word Origin and History for good-bye

also goodbye, good bye, good-by, 1590s, from godbwye (1570s), itself a contraction of God be with ye (late 14c.), influenced by good day, good evening, etc.

Slang definitions & phrases for good-bye

good-bye

Related Terms

kiss something goodbye