out-going

out-go·ing

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Definitions of out-going word

adjective out-going going out; departing: outgoing trains. 1
adjective out-going leaving or retiring from a position or office: A farewell party was given for the outgoing members of the board of directors. 1
adjective out-going addressed and ready for posting: outgoing mail. 1
adjective out-going of or relating to food prepared for delivery or consumption off the premises: outgoing orders at the pizza parlor. 1
adjective out-going interested in and responsive to others; friendly; sociable: an outgoing personality. 1
noun out-going Usually, outgoings. Chiefly British. expenses; money expended. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English (gerund); see out-, going

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".