Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Toodle-pip

What does it mean?

A charmingly old-fashioned way of saying goodbye.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive.

When do you use it?

Very posh or old-fashioned, usually used ironically today among friends to sound silly or classically British.

Examples

Example 1: Right then, toodle-pip! I’ll see you tomorrow morning!

Example 2: Toodle-pip, old chap! Enjoy your evening!

Question for you

What’s your favorite way to say goodbye in English?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Toodle-pip is a bit of a relic, but it's still fun to use. We work on all kinds of greetings and farewells in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Cheerio. Find out more here.