How Do You Spell GOOD GOINGS?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʊd ɡˈə͡ʊɪŋz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "good goings" can be confusing due to the use of double letters. However, the IPA phonetic transcription makes it clearer. "Good" is pronounced with a long "u" sound, written as /gʊd/. "Goings" has a long "o" sound, written as /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/. The double "o" is necessary to convey the length of the sound. Therefore, the correct spelling is "good goings" with two "o's" and two "g's". This phrase is often used to wish someone success or good luck.

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Common Misspellings for GOOD GOINGS

  • good goig
  • good goin
  • good goingg
  • food goings
  • vood goings
  • bood goings
  • hood goings
  • yood goings
  • tood goings
  • giod goings
  • gkod goings
  • glod goings
  • gpod goings
  • g0od goings
  • g9od goings
  • goid goings
  • gokd goings
  • gold goings
  • gopd goings
  • go0d goings

Etymology of GOOD GOINGS

The phrase "good goings" does not have a specific etymology on its own. However, it consists of two general terms: "good" and "goings".

"Good" can be traced back to the Old English word "gōd", which meant "having desirable qualities" or "fit for a particular purpose". It can also be linked to the Old High German word "guot" and the Dutch word "goed".

"Goings" is the plural form of the noun "going", which comes from the Old English word "gǣnga" meaning "the act of moving or departing".

When combined, "good goings" typically refers to someone's successful progress, favorable developments, or positive outcomes.