loosey-goosey

adjective

loos·​ey-goos·​ey ˌlü-sē-ˈgü-sē 

: notably loose or relaxed : not tense

a loosey-goosey attitude

Examples of loosey-goosey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

OutKick is a little more loosey-goosey. — 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

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loosey-goosey

• bucy
• fusee
• juicy
• lucy