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on-the-go-ness

on-the-go-ness noun: the state or condition of being on the go.

Noun

on-the-go-ness (uncountable)

  1. (informal, rare) The state or condition of being on the go.
    • In addition to this is the lack of proper rest, recreation and exercise; the constant on-the-go-ness; the late hours plus sweets, tobacco and alcohol.1902, How to Create the Perfect Baby by Means of the Art Or Science Generally ...
    • This level of “on-the-go-ness” is really no different from going to the mall—except for all the security checks they put you through these days.2005, Cal Garrison, Witch on the Go: A Book of Spells to Take With You

Origin of on-the-go-ness

From on the go + -ness.

Questions about on-the-go-ness

What does on-the-go-ness mean?
On-the-go-ness means the state or condition of being on the go.
What part of speech is on-the-go-ness?
On-the-go-ness is a noun.

Words near on-the-go-ness in the dictionary

  1. on-slips
  2. on-stage
  3. on-the-air
  4. on-the-fly
  5. on-the-fly encryption
  6. on-the-go-ness
  7. on-the-job
  8. on-the-make-ness
  9. on-the-spot
  10. on-time
  11. on-time marker

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