pass a good time en · VERB
Etymology
Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.
Meanings
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(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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |