goodnight Irene



goodnight Irene

A phrase used to show one's shock or dismay. "Goodnight Irene" is the title of a 1930s folk song by Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. Primarily heard in US. Well, goodnight Irene—I never expected so many people to come to a party for me! Goodnight Irene—that was the last of our money, and we're close to running out of gas.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÓRdÍS-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
ÉLie-French
Scilla-Italian
GarryGER-ee, GAR-eeEnglish
Roselle-French (Rare)
Mladenka-Croatian, Serbian