see you later alligator
English edit
Etymology edit
From the song See You Later, Alligator (1955), chosen for the rhyme.
Pronunciation edit
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Phrase edit
- (slang) au revoir, see you soon
- 1955, Judson Jerome, Nolan Miller, New Campus Writings:
- Didn't know you were sick, Whitey, thought you were like […] some of the other times. From the top stair, See you later, alligator.
Usage notes edit
- The response is often in a while, crocodile or after a while, crocodile.
Translations edit
Extended form of see you later
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