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loos·ey-goos·ey | \ ˌlü-sē-ˈgü-sē 
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\Definition of loosey-goosey
: notably loose or relaxed : not tense
a loosey-goosey attitude
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loosey-goosey
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of loosey-goosey
chiefly US, informal : very loose or relaxed
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The first known use of loosey-goosey was in 1964
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