in a while, crocodile

English edit

Etymology edit

Modification of a lyric from the song See You Later, Alligator (1955), chosen for the rhyme.

Phrase edit

in a while, crocodile

(slang) Au revoir, see you soon.
Synonym: after a while, crocodile

Usage notes edit

Usually in response to see you later, alligator.

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