after (a) while, crocodile

after (a) while, crocodile

An playful way to say goodbye before a temporary parting, often preceded by "See you later, alligator." A: "See you later, alligator." B: "After a while, crocodile."
See also: after, crocodile
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

After while(, crocodile).

Inf. Good-bye till later.; See you later. (The word crocodile is used only for the sake of the rhyme. It is the response to See you later, alligator.) Mary: See you later, alligator. Bill: After while, crocodile.
See also: after, while
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

After while

verb
See After while, crocodile
See also: after, while

After while(, crocodile)

phr. Good-bye till later.; See you later. (Crocodile is used only for the sake of the rhyme. This is the response to See you later, alligator.) MARY: See you later. BILL: After while, crocodile.
See also: after, crocodile
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • After while
  • After while, crocodile
  • awhile
  • crocodile
  • later, gator
  • later
  • later, alligator
  • see you later, alligator
  • aligator
  • check you later