"goings-on" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} goings-on pl (plural only)
  1. Occurrences; things that go on, occur, or happen; events; activities. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: goingson
    Sense id: en-goings-on-en-noun-sIzoBkJi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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