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Inviting mockery, perhaps, no good for Charlie’s evening out! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ironing

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'out' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for ironing that I've seen before include "Making clothes smooth" , "Laundry work" , "Laundry job" , "Smoothing with heat" , "A housework chore" .)

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