nighty-night

Bedtime farewell, sweetly

Nighty-night is a childish or affectionate way of saying good night, typically used with or by children at bedtime: Nighty-night, sleep tight.

Adults may use it playfully or ironically.

bedtime

goodnight

Evening parting word

bedtime · lullaby · pajamas · blanket · pillow · kisses · hugs · storytime · nursery · crib

childish

baby talk

Simplified speech for infants

diminutive · endearment · nursery · innocent · gentle · soothing · playful · cutesy · warm · loving

farewell

goodbye

Departing salutation

valediction · sendoff · departure · leave-taking · dismissal · ending · conclusion · waving · see you tomorrow · rest well

Categories
Opposites
time of day greeting

nighty-nightgood morning

Daytime greeting phrase

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

Family

night, nights, nightly, nighttime, nightfall, nightmare, nightmares, nightmarish, overnight

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