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i noun, plural car·ry·ings-on. Informal.
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.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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| carrying-on | |
| —n , pl carryings-on | |
| 1. | unconventional or questionable behaviour |
| 2. | excited or flirtatious behaviour, esp when regarded as foolish |
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