Goings-on

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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Noun

1
Occurrences; things that go on, occur, or happen; events; activities. plural, plural-only
"She sent a long letter detailing all the recent goings-on in her life."

Synonyms

monkey business act action activism activity address

Example

"I don't approve of such goings-on."

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