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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:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Tacey | | - | English (Archaic) |
| Norma | | NAWR-mə (English) | English, Italian, Literature |
| Derrick | | DER-ik | English |
| Tatianna | | ta-tee-AN-ə, ta-TYAN-ə | English (Modern) |
| Rike | | REE-kə | German |
| Nevil | | NEV-əl | English (Rare) |