wave goodbye verb2 •To say goodbye by means of a handwave. •(figurative) Synonym of say goodbye (“cease to have, or have to do, something”)."At the moment, you know the maximum you pay [to go between London and Scotland] is £87 on a Sunday afternoon. And it's refundable. Now, if your plans change, you can wave goodbye to your money." — 2024 formswaved goodbye · waving goodbye · waves goodbye