as in mellow
chiefly US, informal
very loose or relaxed
The assistant manager had a loosey-goosey attitude about the store's return policy.
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Recent Examples of loosey-goosey
OutKick is a little more loosey-goosey.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Rather than being sloppy and loosey-goosey by simply referring to AI detection, the lawmakers would be better advised to concentrate on what the AI does once the nearly automatic semblance of detection takes place anyway.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
This isn’t to say McDermott has become loosey-goosey.
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Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
As Prynoski runs a quick session, the loosey-goosey fantasy RPG-meets-drinking game — whose kookily illustrated cards and dice all glow under blacklights — feels oddly like a natural next step for Titmouse.
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James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
28 Nov. 2025
If things are left too loosey-goosey and vague, that can result in mixed expectations within your organization.
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Kathleen Walch,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Dogma is having a resurgence; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is similarly satirical in that loosey-goosey way Smith does so well.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Rather than being sloppy and loosey-goosey by simply referring to AI detection, the lawmakers would be better advised to concentrate on what the AI does once the nearly automatic semblance of detection takes place anyway.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
This isn’t to say McDermott has become loosey-goosey.
—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
As Prynoski runs a quick session, the loosey-goosey fantasy RPG-meets-drinking game — whose kookily illustrated cards and dice all glow under blacklights — feels oddly like a natural next step for Titmouse.
—
James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
28 Nov. 2025
If things are left too loosey-goosey and vague, that can result in mixed expectations within your organization.
—
Kathleen Walch,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Dogma is having a resurgence; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is similarly satirical in that loosey-goosey way Smith does so well.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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Not to worry—the 20-year-old tennis prodigy and first-generation American from the mellow foothills of Orange County, California, isn’t the type to make a fuss.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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What steady choice builds real trust at work?
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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This guest even slipped on some socks for some extra cool girl points.
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And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house.
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Later on, the easygoing, all-day menu caters to any cravings, from caviar and oysters to a casual croque monsieur, or competent steak tartare.
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“Loosey-goosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosey-goosey. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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