loose

loose

adj \ˈlüs\

loos·erloos·est

Definition of LOOSE

1

a : not rigidly fastened or securely attached b (1) : having worked partly free from attachments <a loose tooth> (2) : having relative freedom of movement c : produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus <a loose cough>

2

a : not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement <loose connective tissue> b : not solid : watery <loose stools>

3

: overactive; specifically : marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools <loose bowels>

4

: not tightly drawn or stretched <loose skin>

—loose·ly adverb

—loose·ness noun