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goings-on

plural noun
go·​ings-on | \ ˌgō-iŋ-ˈzȯn How to pronounce goings-on (audio) , ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-, -ˈzän\

Definition of goings-on

1 : actions, events
2 : irregular or reprehensible happenings or conduct

First Known Use of goings-on

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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goings-on

noun
How to pronounce goings-on (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of goings-on

: actions or events that are occurring : things that are happening

goings-on

noun plural
go·​ings-on | \ ˌgō-iŋz-ˈȯn, -ˈän\

Kids Definition of goings-on

: things that happen There are strange goings-on in that old house.

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