pass a good time

verb

have a good time

OriginCajun French passer un bon temps →
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Meanings

verbpass a good time (third-person singular simple present passes a good time, present participle passing a good time, simple past and past participle passed a good time)

present singular third person passes a good time · participle present passing a good time · participle past passed a good time · past passed a good time

  1. Louisianahave a good time

    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)
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    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

Origin

  1. Cajun Frenchpasser un bon temps
  2. Englishpass a good time

Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.

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APA

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“pass a good time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pass%20a%20good%20time. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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