May 10, 2006 · Oi Blackeyes, My dictionaries disagree with goodbye. They list good-by for farewell, and offer good-bye as an alternate spelling.

Sep 6, 2010 · I'm also a Minneapolis native, and I would add that when we say "bye" on its' own it is pronounced differently that when used at the end of the word goodbye. Using the word "bye" …

Dec 14, 2017 · Also, "take care" doesn't mean goodbye, even though it is a farewell wish. In a situation such as the fictional workplace setting between Tony Stark the boss and his …

Aug 20, 2010 · Bye is short for goodbye, which is an alteration of alteration of God be with you. kthxbye is the pinnacle of English's advancement, shortening All correct, Thank you, God be …

Dec 5, 2012 · This is five years earlier than the earliest example of "so long" in the sense of "goodbye" that the OED cites, according to Barrie England's answer. Whitman was born and …

May 13, 2013 · There is a subtle yet simple difference between "bye" and "goodbye" in English. You say "bye" when you are leaving and you will see the person again. "Goodbye," however, …

Jul 27, 2007 · i've always wondered if there was a very fine semantic (or etymological) difference between the various ways of saying goodbye to somebody. specifically "farewell" and …

Apr 6, 2019 · Which languages have a unique way to say goodbye (forever) to a person (or a thing or something more abstract) you know you'll probably never see again. Perhaps …

Urban Dictionary gives two almost opposite meanings of Irish goodbye Leaving quietly out the side door of a party or bar without saying goodbye to anyone. Mostly due to the fact that family or

Jul 13, 2018 · By for now means the same as see you soon, maybe goodbye for a short period. For now, as in I'll look after your dog, for now means for the time being, ie. for a short period.