toodeloo

== English == === Alternative forms === toodle-oo, toodaloo === Etymology === Unknown. Possibly from French à tout à l'heure (“see you later”, literally “until shortly”) or from toot. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌtuːdəˈluː/ === Interjection === toodeloo (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, dated) goodbye, farewell, see you soon ==== Usage notes ==== Dated and very rarely used in North America. Although likely to be understood, it is likely to be considered humorous, and may be used in a parody of British English speakers. (This is also true in modern British English usage.) ==== Synonyms ==== (goodbye): farewell, goodbye ==== Related terms ==== ==== Descendants ==== → Dutch: toedeloe ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === toodle-oo