English · Word Candidate

outgoing

/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: outgoings

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Meaning · English

Extroverted: talkative, friendly, and social, especially with respect to meeting new people easily and comfortably; outgiving.

Adjective

Tom is very outgoing and enjoys meeting people; his brother, on the other hand, is painfully shy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Going out, on its way out.

Adjective

Is there any outgoing post?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The act of leaving or going out; exit, departure.

Noun

the outgoings of the morning and evening

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Money that leaves one's possession; expenditure, outlay, expense.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “outgoing” mean?

Extroverted: talkative, friendly, and social, especially with respect to meeting new people easily and comfortably; outgiving.

Is “outgoing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.