good afternoon

Definition

A greeting or farewell said in the afternoon.

Etymology

Probably a shortening of "I wish you a good afternoon."

Example Sentences

• "Good afternoon everyone and thank you for coming to our special meeting today."
• "Jeeves: Good afternoon, madam. Landlady: Don't you good afternoon me. I'm a respectable woman. Jeeves: I have no reason to doubt it, madam."