Go-by definition

gōbī

An intentional slight; a snub.

noun

(informal) A passing by; esp., an intentional disregard or slight.

noun

noun

(idiomatic) To pass or go past without much interaction.

I like to sit and watch the world go by.

verb

(idiomatic) To be called, to use as a name.

His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by the name of Ernie.

verb

To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.

I'm only going by what my teacher said.

verb

Other Word Forms

Singular:

go-by

Plural:

go-bys