carrying-on

[kar-ee-ing-on, -awn]

noun

Informal.

plural

carryings-on 

1. irresponsible, irritating, self-indulgent, or overwrought behavior.

   The baby-sitter was exhausted from the child's noisy carrying-on.

2. improper or immoral behavior.

carrying-on

noun

1. unconventional or questionable behaviour

2. excited or flirtatious behaviour, esp when regarded as foolish

Word History and Origins

Origin of carrying-on¹

First recorded in 1855–60