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had a good one

had a good one is the simple past and past participle of have a good one.

Meaning of have a good one

Verb

have a good one (third-person singular simple present has a good one, present participle having a good one, simple past and past participle had a good one)

  1. (idiomatic) To enjoy an event or occasion, especially a holiday or one's birthday.
    • You're turning nineteen tomorrow? I hope you have a good one!

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Questions about had a good one

What is had a good one the simple past and past participle of?
Had a good one is the simple past and past participle of have a good one.

Words near had a good one in the dictionary

  1. had a fit
  2. had a foot in both camps
  3. had a gas
  4. had a go
  5. had a good mind to
  6. had a good one
  7. had a good time
  8. had a good time of it
  9. had a hand in
  10. had a handle on
  11. had a hard time

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