outgiving

outgiving
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: out (III) + giving, gerund of give (after give out)
: something that is given out; especially : a public statement or utterance

examining these opinions and the outgivings of eminent bankers — F.L.Allen

II. \\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: out (I) + giving, present participle of give (after give out)
: not holding back : free and easy

cocky, confident, and outgiving — Beach Conger

had an easygoing, outgiving personality — Louis Auchincloss


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