See ya later, alligator

Meaning

A playful, rhyming way to say goodbye. It is usually used with children or by people trying to be intentionally goofy while parting ways.

Playful, childish

Used in a sentence

• Okay kids, see ya later, alligator. Now go brush your teeth.
• I will see you tonight at the movies, see ya later alligator.
• My boss actually said see ya later alligator when he left for the day.