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toodle

toodle

1 9.9
A playful word people use to say goodbye
  • interjection
  • /ˈtuːdəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : adiós
  • Well, toodle-oo, see you later.
  • toodle-oo

Examples

Synonyms

see ya
vstoodle
  • Texting
8.4

A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

is playful without implying a future meeting
goodbye
vstoodle
1.0

Words people say when they leave each other

is more casual and playful rather than broadly formal or neutral
bye
vstoodle
  • Informal
306 1.0

A short word or action people use when they leave each other

is more playful and jaunty than this basic leaving remark
bye-bye
vstoodle
  • Informal
279 1.1

A friendly informal way to say goodbye when leaving

is similarly informal but more teasing and playful in tone
farewell
vstoodle
199 1.9

A speech or action that says goodbye and wishes someone well

is more lighthearted and playful rather than formally sincere
so long
vstoodle
  • Informal
77 6.3

A casual word for goodbye used when leaving someone

is more playful and lighthearted than this neutral parting
goodnight
vstoodle
53 1.0

A farewell said before going to bed or leaving for the night

is playful and casual rather than tied to time of day
cheerio
vstoodle
  • UK
17 8.9

A friendly way to say goodbye

is more playful and whimsical rather than just friendly
goodby
vstoodle
  • Archaic
1 3.0

A short phrase people say when they leave each other

is more playful and less formal than this general parting term
word of farewell
vstoodle
1 4.6

A short spoken or written message saying goodbye and good wishes

is a specific playful casual variant rather than a general example
toodle pip
vstoodle
  • Archaic
9.9

A cheerful informal way to say goodbye

is a casual playful parting phrase that is less sing-song
ta ta
vstoodle
  • UK
8.7

A casual way to say goodbye to someone

is more playful and teasing rather than just everyday casual speech
pip pip
vstoodle
  • Archaic
9.9

A friendly old-fashioned British way to say goodbye

is equally cheerful but more modern and playful in feel
chao
vstoodle
  • Philippine
8.6

A casual way to say goodbye to someone

is more playful and slightly more joking than plain casual speech
9.9

A funny way to say goodbye when leaving a group

is a light playful parting that is short and not elaborate

Antonyms

583 1.0

Greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive

1 1.0

Say a short greeting when you meet someone or answer the phone

Idioms

toodle pip
  • Archaic
9.9

A cheerful informal way to say goodbye

Surface Forms

toodle main

Etymology

Toodle is a playful way to say goodbye. A popular idea links it to the cheerful phrase toodle-oo, which may come from the French 'à tout à l'heure' meaning 'see you soon', so toodle works like a friendly 'see you soon'.