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Sep 6, 2010 · Using the word "bye" on it's own we will draw out the final "e" into almost its own syllable, like: by-eee, in sing-song fashion. Whereas at the end of "goodbye" it is clipped, like: good-by. I agree that "bye bye" is either baby talk or ironic, and if used incorrectly would be perceived as insulting; if you're unsure, don't use it. –
"By the bye" comes from an old sailing term. "Sailing by the bye" means sailing close-hauled (ie close to the wind direction). If you weren't sailing on the bye, you would be sailing large, sails out and away from the wind's direction. To refer to all forms of sailing one would say "bye and large".
Mar 24, 2017 · The related phrase by the bye, it reports, means. in passing; by way of digression; apropos to the matter at hand. Interestingly, this dictionary does not offer by the by as a variant spelling for by the bye. This definition clarifies Charles Dickens's meaning in the following sentence from Dombey and Son (published between 1846 and 1848):
Nov 19, 2012 · Judging by the above posts (all AmE), I'd say YES, there does appear to be a difference. "Bye-bye" is one of the many variants often heard in BrE (and I've heard it used in AusE, NZE, IndE, IrE) — but I've never heard it associated with being childish, gay, effeminate or patronising, nor being used essentially by grandmothers, nor used specifically to toddlers or infants.
According to the OED, bye is correct word. b. The position of an individual, who, in consequence of the numbers being odd, is left without a competitor after the rest have been drawn in pairs. (OED also points out a few other uses of bye in sports, but with different meanings.)
Jul 28, 2020 · "Mmm bye" was most likely said because "bye" is too abrupt, so "mmm" can act as a filler—for just the right amount of time—which makes "bye" softer/more gentle. It is easy to say because the "m" sound can directly transition into the "b" sound in "bye," (because your lips are closed) which is what makes "mmm bye" smoother than "bye."
Mar 21, 2018 · I want to ask about the difference between "see you " and "bye bye" after the interview. When the interviewer said "see you", it meant he would like to see you again, right? On the other hand, if he said "bye bye", it didn't indicate anything. Or, both "see you" and " bye bye" are just the random words people say when they leave each other ?
May 26, 2008 · (B) Bye bye then. (B) is saying bye bye because, and only because, (A) has announced imminent departure. Here, the use of then is natural. Consider a slightly different dialogue. (A) Bye bye. (B) Right, so you've got to go now? Here it would be very odd for (A) to begin the conversation with "Bye bye then."
Nov 8, 2013 · Hello! I want to know whether native speakers say "Bye" to end a phone call. Like: (I'm on the phone…..) Me: I'll see you tomorrow then. Luzy: OK. Me: Bye. I think it's okay. But I don't think we say "bye-bye". That sounds a bit odd to me. 'Goodbye' sounds too formal here. What do you...
Feb 14, 2005 · I get 222,000 hits for "bye for now" and 11,900 hits for "bye bye for now". But the 222,000 hits contain the 11900 hits for "bye bye for now". So there really are only 222,000-11,900 = 210,100 hits for "bye for now". (And I leave out the cases where a hit for "bye for now'' is really an instance of ''goodbye for now'' or "good bye for now".
