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Vinony

good night

interjection

  1. salutation used at night
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɡʊd ˈnaɪt/ / [ɡʊd̚ˈnäɪt]

phrase

Etymology: Probably a shortening of "May you have a good night."

  1. A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.
  2. Expressing incredulity.

    “[…] peculiarities of your law always interest me. What is 'legitim'?" "Oh! Good-night!" I said derisively. "But I am in dead earnest, and really want to know," he added with a perfectly serious face; "I have a small bet on."”

    “Together they pried into the sodden mass, yanking out what was left of the record books. "Oh, good night!" Joe moaned in dismay. "The fire extinguisher liquid has messed up what the fire didn't."”