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An informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye".
"Ciao! See you tomorrow."
"He waved and said "ciao" as he left the café."
How to Use Ciao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual Italian word for both hello and goodbye, widely used in English too.
When to use it
Informal and casual — used with friends, not in formal settings.
Word Forms
ciaos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".