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goings-on
[ goh-ingz-on, awn ]
noun
- conduct or behavior, especially when open to criticism:
We had never seen such goings-on as at the last dance.
- happenings; events:
The American newspaper kept her in touch with the goings-on back home.
goings-on
plural noun
- actions or conduct, esp when regarded with disapproval
- happenings or events, esp when mysterious or suspicious
there were strange goings-on up at the Hall
Word History and Origins
Origin of goings-on1
Example Sentences
“Essentially the very public goings-on with the uncle and the way that was handled did trigger us to reconsider,” Scott said.
In his more-than-a-dozen books, he has thoughtfully mined the goings-on of the ape world for insights about the human one.
The goings-on at Deccan Chronicle demonstrate the state of the industry.
The goings-on of the Shreveport werewolf pack and Alcide (Joe Manganiello)?
Over a healthful meal of chicken and vegetables, the pair sat and gossiped about the latest goings-on.
Yes, if I were no longer worried by your tongue, and if it changed your temper and your goings-on.
If hotel servants know all about his goings-on evenings, what stories may they not tell if they choose?
The white pig, disturbed and puzzled by the unwonted goings-on above his head, had refused to go to bed.
I used to think maybe some day they'd transfer me down to Hooperstown—there's moving pictures and such goings-on down there.
What I say is, you must give information to the police, and have these goings-on stopped.
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