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pass a good time en · VERB

Etymology

Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.

Meanings

  1. (Louisiana) have a good time
    • They work hard in order to enjoy the things that really matter: spending time with family and friends, sharing good food and traditional music, hunting and fishing, camping, and passing a good time at festivals, parades, and high school sporting events. 2014, Jane Vidrine, Jean Kiesel, Evangeline Parish, page 8:
    • The food and entertainment were a great opening to a lively convention. Everyone "passed a good time". The Friday morning business session opened at 9 a.m. Because Louisiana State Auxiliary President Buddy Hollis was unable to attend, […] The National Rural Letter Carrier (volume 105, page 448)

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
passing a good time Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
passes a good time Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
passed a good time Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
passed a good time Tense=Past lexicographic