nighty night

Sweet dreams, dear

Nighty night is a playful, affectionate way of saying good night, typically used with children or between people in close relationships.

The reduplicated form adds warmth and intimacy: Nighty night, sleep tight.

Sometimes spelled nighty-night or nightie night.

Related

lullaby · counting sheep · pillow · blanket · snuggle · pajamas · tuck · tucked in · kisses · moonlight · sleepy · sleepy head · cozy · drowsy · yawn · closing eyes · slumber · cuddle

Categories
Opposites
time of day greeting

nighty nightgood morning

Daytime greeting phrase

rise and shine · wakey wakey · morning · top of the morning · good day

state transition

nighty nightrise and shine

Cheerful wake-up call

wakey wakey · up and at 'em · wake up · reveille · cock-a-doodle-doo

formality of bedtime farewell

nighty nightgood night

Parting phrase at evening

goodnight · sleep well · pleasant dreams · farewell

Family

night, nightly, nights, nighttime, overnight, midnight, nightfall, nightie, nighties

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