Old-school way of ousting someone from the community as retribution for wrongdoing without involving the police. Quietly telling everyone (bouncers, bartenders, grocery store cashiers, mail carriers, blockbuster employees, etc.) about the person’s misdeed so that no one will serve them or help them anywhere in the neighborhood and they have no choice but to move.
A form a vigilante justice.
A form a vigilante justice.
“He robbed your car and raped your sister, and you’re not calling the police?!”
“Nah. We’re givin’ him the old Boston Goodbye, and he’ll be outta Southie for good.”
*note, the word c-a-r is pronounced CAwh.
“Nah. We’re givin’ him the old Boston Goodbye, and he’ll be outta Southie for good.”
*note, the word c-a-r is pronounced CAwh.
by ZKent23 May 10, 2018
When your Balkan partner says goodbye to the host/hostess of the party and a new set off conversations begin as if they haven't seen each other in years.
1st phase: Sitting down, Balkan person says goodbye to Balkan host and a new conversational topic arises 10 min.
2nd phase: You stand up, says goodbye then start talking about something else 15 min
3rd phase: You walk to the door, says goodbye, then new topic 15 min.
4th phase: You make it outside but still by the door 15 more min.
5th phase: 10 more minutes talking outside of your car (without getting in)
6th phase: You make it in the car but you pull down your window for something she forgot to say, 5 min.
You drive off.
1st phase: Sitting down, Balkan person says goodbye to Balkan host and a new conversational topic arises 10 min.
2nd phase: You stand up, says goodbye then start talking about something else 15 min
3rd phase: You walk to the door, says goodbye, then new topic 15 min.
4th phase: You make it outside but still by the door 15 more min.
5th phase: 10 more minutes talking outside of your car (without getting in)
6th phase: You make it in the car but you pull down your window for something she forgot to say, 5 min.
You drive off.
"Thank you so much for having us. I really liked your Mititei (Romanian Meatballs) Let me tell you about the Balkan store I go to." The trigger of the Balkan Goodbye
by Jean_Cocteau July 19, 2023
When you are trying to leave the party and after announcing your departure, the group is trying to convince you to stay. Followed by individuals that didn’t participate in the group discussion, asking you why are you going and also convincing you to stay. Often offering another drink. Life updates and last minute questions frequently used as a last resort holdup tactic. Expected average is 7-15 debates per event.
You messaged me that you will be home at 1:30 AM, and it’s 4 AM now. What happened? I had a proper balkan goodbye.
by Ulamk February 18, 2022
When you are trying to leave the party and after announcing your departure, the group is trying to convince you to stay. Followed by individuals that didn’t participate in the group discussion, asking you why are you going and also convincing you to stay. Often offering another drink. Life updates and last minute questions frequently used as a last resort holdup tactic. Expected average is 7-15 debates per event.
You messaged me that you will be home at 1:30 AM, and it’s 4 AM now. What happened? I had a proper balkan goodbye.
by Ulamk February 18, 2022
C: Hi I'm C.
A: Hello C, I'm A. How long are you in town for?
C: About 8 months.
A: Nice! Are you planning giving someone the ol' Rockford Goodbye while your here?
C: I mean there isn't much else to do around here.
A: Hello C, I'm A. How long are you in town for?
C: About 8 months.
A: Nice! Are you planning giving someone the ol' Rockford Goodbye while your here?
C: I mean there isn't much else to do around here.
by Tourettes4100 December 10, 2024
Akaki was a forward-thinking, strategic planner. He figured he should start his Georgian goodbye at around 6:30 PM so that he could be on the road home by 10:00 PM the latest. This is a very smart man.
by SheniDeda November 01, 2021