carryings-on

carryings-on
carryings-on UK [ˌkæriɪŋz ˈɒn] US [ˌkeriɪŋz ˈɑn] noun [plural] spoken
unusual, surprising, or annoying behaviour
Thesaurus: special, unusual or exciting things, events and peoplesynonym

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noun [plural]
: foolish, excited, or improper actions

the questionable carryings-on of politicians

the carryings-on of teenage boys

— see also carry on at carry, 1

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • carryings-on — [kar΄ē iŋz än′] pl.n. Informal wild, extravagant, or immoral behavior …   English World dictionary

  • carryings — n. part of the phrase carryings on (strange things occurring; odd behavior) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • carryings-on — car|ry|ings on [ ,keriıŋz an ] noun plural SPOKEN unusual, surprising, or annoying behavior …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • carryings-on — UK [ˌkærɪɪŋz ˈɒn] / US [ˌkerɪɪŋz ˈɑn] noun [plural] spoken unusual, surprising, or annoying behaviour …   English dictionary

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