toodle

Half a goodbye

Toodle is a playful, informal goodbye, a whimsical variant of toodle-oo or toodles: Toodle, see you tomorrow!

It sounds lighthearted and slightly silly, used when parting on cheerful terms.

The word carries no weight—it's the verbal equivalent of a little wave.

amble

stroll

Relaxed walk for enjoyment

wanderMove without fixed direction
moseyWalk in no rush
saunterRelaxed, aimless stride

meander · ramble · dawdle · putter · drift · roam · jaunt · leisurely · unhurried · aimless

farewell

goodbye

Departing salutation

cheerioInformal British parting
ta-taInformal parting word
byebyeInformal repeated farewell

ciao · later · farewell · parting · wave · sendoff · adieu · toodles · leaving · departure

Opposites

formality of farewell

Leave-taking expression

adieu · goodbye · goodnight · au revoir · vale

emotional weight of parting

toodlefinal farewell

Conclusive leave-taking

rest in peace · until we meet again

greeting vs. parting

toodlehello

Common spoken greeting

hi · hiya · howdy · hey · greetings

Phrases

toodle pipLighthearted British goodbye

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G