goings-on
What's been occurring
Goings-on are events or activities, especially ones that are unusual, suspicious, or worth remarking on: There were strange goings-on at the old house last night.
The word often carries a whiff of disapproval or intrigue—you report goings-on when something seems not quite right.
Used almost exclusively in the plural.
Playful troublesome behavior
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- hanky-pankyDeceptive or amorous mischief
funny business · wrongdoing · indiscretions · escapades · capers · antics · intrigue · deception
Things that take place
- eventsThings that take place
- occurrencesEvents that happen
- doingsActions and events
- proceedingsSequence of formal events
activities · affairs · action · bustle · commotion · stir · movement · business
Unconfirmed circulating stories
- whispersSpeaks very quietly
- talkVerbal exchange between people
- buzzContinuous low drone
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
scuttlebutt · word · chatter · speculation · news · tittle-tattle · grapevine · tongues wagging
mischief
Playful troublesome behavior
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
hanky-panky · funny business · wrongdoing · indiscretions · escapades · capers · antics · intrigue · deception · secrets
happenings
Things that take place
- eventsThings that take place
- occurrencesEvents that happen
- doingsActions and events
proceedings · activities · affairs · action · bustle · commotion · stir · movement · business · operations
rumors
Unconfirmed circulating stories
hearsay · scuttlebutt · word · chatter · speculation · news · tittle-tattle · grapevine · tongues wagging · neighborhood
- happeningshappenings, happening, event, occurrence, events
- mischiefmischief, hijinks, antics, pranks, antic