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goings on

goings on is the alternative spelling of goings-on.

Meaning of goings-on

Noun

goings-on pl (plural only)

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

Questions about goings on

What is goings on the alternative spelling of?
Goings on is the alternative spelling of goings-on.

Words near goings on in the dictionary

  1. going-overs
  2. going-to
  3. going-tos
  4. goingover
  5. goings
  6. goings on
  7. goings over
  8. goings-on
  9. goings-over
  10. Goins
  11. Goinses

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