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\ ˈlād-ˈbak 
, ˌlād- \
, ˌlād- \Definition of laid-back
: having a relaxed style or character
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laid-backness \ ˈlād-ˈbak-nəs , ˌlād- \ noun
, ˌlād- \ noun
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laid-back
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of laid-back
informal : relaxed and calm
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The first known use of laid-back was in 1969
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