What does bye-bye mean?
Bye-bye means (informal, often childish) Goodbye..
Bye-bye
/baɪˈbaɪ/ · interjection
Meaning
(informal, often childish) Goodbye..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, often childish) Goodbye.
- (colloquial, often childish) A goodbye.
- (colloquial, childish) Bedtime for a toddler, going to sleep, going to bed.
Example Sentences
Bye bye! Let's play again some time!
Brush your teeth, it's time to go bye-bye.
"[H]e came to the gate of the city; and finding it shut lay him down and went to by-by!"
Synonyms for bye-bye
Antonyms for bye-bye
Related Words
Word Forms
- by-by
- bye bye
- byebye
- buh-bye
- bye-byes
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bye-bye?
Common synonyms include beddy-bye, adieu, bye, cheerio.
What is the opposite of bye-bye?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bye-bye in a sentence?
Bye bye! Let's play again some time!
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