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Added 9 October 2026

outgoing

/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about outgoing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Leaving a place or a position.
an outgoing steamship
Retiring from a position or office.
the outgoing president
At ease in talking to others.

Origin

From outgo + -ing, out + going.

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