Goodbys

/ɡʊdˈbaɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of goodby; multiple instances or instances of saying farewell using the alternative spelling.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of the noun 'goodby' (alternative spelling of 'goodbye'), following standard English pluralization by adding the suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Different English speakers use 'goodbye' and 'goodby' interchangeably, but 'goodby' became more popular in America while 'goodbye' remained standard in British English—a tiny spelling preference that divides an entire English-speaking world.

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