In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CHEERIO
adieu, adios, arrivederci, auf wiedersehen, au revoir, bye, bye-bye, cheerio, good-by, goodby, good-bye, goodbye, good day, sayonara, so long
(noun) a farewell remark; “they said their good-byes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Interjection
cheerio
(British, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, informal) Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting.
(rare) Hello; a greeting.
Usage notes
Rarely used in North America. Although likely to be understood, it is likely to be considered humorous, and may be used in a parody of British English speakers.
Synonyms
• (greeting): hello
• (parting): goodbye, toodeloo
Noun
cheerio (plural cheerios)
(NZ, AU) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties.
Synonyms
• cocktail sausage
• little boy
Noun
Cheerio (plural Cheerios)
An individual piece of the Cheerios breakfast cereal.
Source: Wiktionary
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