laters
intjUS /ˈleɪtɚz/ · UK /ˈleɪtəz/
Etymology From later (“see you later”) + -s (hypocoristic suffix). Compare toodles and bye-byes.
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Slang See you later; an expression used at parting.
- But all she says is “Ring us if you want to go out this week. Laters!” and puts the phone down.2001, Anna Maxted, Getting Over It http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=658ZQCdB-e4C&pg=PA58&lpg=PA58&sig=QA1HWuIr72BLnEhEh_2n8VhPwD0
- ‘Shanks,’ says Trevor into his mobile, ‘we just gone down a snake. I’ll see ya tomorrow, laters.’2004, J J Connolly, Layer Cake http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=moH7-dVMlLcC&pg=PA144&lpg=PA144&sig=C8ip3JP1HZSFuqfBjRDvXJEYmFM
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- You know where the money is and how much. Tell him the usual. Yep. Laters.2004, Thomas Neradin, Last Train http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=-wcHR-WlhXkC&pg=PA47&lpg=PA47&sig=4_asKYcTxPOHVinOI5NvJ_9LEMY