goings-on

[goh-ingz-on, awn]

noun

Informal.

1. conduct or behavior, especially when open to criticism.

   We had never seen such goings-on as at the last dance.

2. happenings; events.

   The American newspaper kept her in touch with the goings-on back home.

goings-on

plural noun

1. actions or conduct, esp when regarded with disapproval

2. 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

First recorded in 1765–75; noun use of present participle phrase going on

Example Sentences

Curious fans can ask questions of “Stan Lee” and probe dozens of years’ worth of comic book and comic book-related data that’s been fed into the AI, which has been drawn from footage, conversations and even Stan Lee’s Soapbox — where Lee would expand on happenings of the day or riff on comic book goings-on in the back pages of Marvel comics from 1967 through 1980.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the general disinterest in these goings-on is evident; only 24% of registered Angelenos bothered to vote when the mayor won his fifth term last year.

From Los Angeles Times

For many Parsis, it has offered a window into the goings-on in the community, helping members across the world feel connected and seen as their numbers dwindled and dispersed.

From BBC

Early in our courtship, Yassir spoke romantically of New York’s late-night diners and constant goings-on.

From Los Angeles Times

The goings-on affect her Ja-Young least of all, but we’re stuck watching her and whatever thoughts she’s too reserved to express.

From Los Angeles Times

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