good afternoon

interjection

a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the afternoon.

Nearby words

goo-goo, goober, gooby, gooch, good, good afternoon, good and, good around, good as done, as, good as gold, as, good as one's word, as

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Examples from the Web for good afternoon

Greatly dashed, but somewhat reassured by the contractor's last words, he said good-afternoon and withdrew.
The Walking Delegate|Leroy Scott
"Good-afternoon, my man," said the stars and wreath in the centre in a high, piping voice.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston
He is much less prodigal with good-bye than the American; he uses good-day and good-afternoon far more often.
The American Language|Henry L. Mencken
"Good-afternoon, Miss Meeker," he said, wondering how much she had seen and heard.
Hopalong Cassidy|Clarence E. Mulford

The dresser rose, murmured: "Good-afternoon, miss," and went.
Beyond|John Galsworthy

British Dictionary definitions for good afternoon

good afternoon

sentence substitute

a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon

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good afternoon

interjection

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good afternoon

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