night night

Toddler's sleepy farewell

Night night is an affectionate, informal way of saying goodnight, especially to children or loved ones at bedtime: Night night, sleep tight.

The reduplication adds warmth and intimacy.

Adults may use it playfully or tenderly with partners.

Related

bed · evening · nursery · tuck-in · teddy bear · stuffed animal · blanket · pajamas · warm milk · dream · counting sheep · pillow · routine · kiss · reassurance · rest · cuddle · cradle

Categories
Opposites
formality of farewell

night nightfarewell

Leave-taking expression

good evening · adieu · formal goodbye · until we meet again · goodbye

time of interaction

night nightgood morning

Daytime greeting phrase

rise and shine · wakey wakey · up and at 'em · morning · top of the morning

Family

night

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G