good riddance UK /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)n(t)s/US /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdn̩(t)s/exclamation 1noun 1forms 1 exclamation1 •Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.I couldn’t be more glad to see the back of them. Good riddance, I say.Goodbye and good riddance! noun1 •A welcome departure or loss.The fortification whereof he last advertised has required more time than he expected, "or in good riddance needed." — 1597 formsgood riddances