English

Phrase

see you later, alligator

1. (slang) au revoir, see you soon
   • 1955, Judson Jerome, Nolan Miller, New Campus Writings:

     Didn't know you were sick, Whitey, thought you were like […] some of the other times. From the top stair, See you later, alligator.

Usage notes

• The response is often in a while, crocodile or after a while, crocodile.

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