English Explanatory Dictionary

good riddance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.
noun
  1. A welcome departure or loss.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)n(t)s/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdn̩(t)s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-good riddance.wav En-au-good riddance.ogg

Word forms

good riddance good riddances

Etymology

From good + riddance (“act of ridding or removal; relief involving getting rid of something”), possibly influenced by the earlier obsolete terms fair riddance and gentle riddance.

Synonyms

good riddings fair riddance gentle riddance

Derived words

good riddance of bad rubbish good riddance to bad rubbish
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