goings-on

plural noun

go·ings-on | \ ˌgō-iŋ-ˈzȯn

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, ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-, -ˈzän\

Definition of goings-on

1 : actions, events

2 : irregular or reprehensible happenings or conduct

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going to Jerusalem

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The first known use of goings-on was in 1775

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goings-on

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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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