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
While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
This was one of those After Midnight episodes that doubles as a reunion for longtime comedy buds, so everyone was feeling really loosey-goosey.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The boundary of entertainment is a lot more loosey-goosey.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Some jokes are just too-hot for TV — especially for CBS — even if they’re delivered in the loosey-goosey Golden Globes ballroom (and even when those Golden Globes are hosted by Nikki Glaser).
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This is a loosey-goosey day because there’s a Moon Alert.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
Likewise, writing a paper, finishing a manuscript or studying schoolwork also might be hard to stick with because things are loosey-goosey and erratic.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The concert concluded with three characteristically loosey-goosey songs by the Weir and Hart-led band Dead & Company.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
This was one of those After Midnight episodes that doubles as a reunion for longtime comedy buds, so everyone was feeling really loosey-goosey.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The boundary of entertainment is a lot more loosey-goosey.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Some jokes are just too-hot for TV — especially for CBS — even if they’re delivered in the loosey-goosey Golden Globes ballroom (and even when those Golden Globes are hosted by Nikki Glaser).
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This is a loosey-goosey day because there’s a Moon Alert.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
Likewise, writing a paper, finishing a manuscript or studying schoolwork also might be hard to stick with because things are loosey-goosey and erratic.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The concert concluded with three characteristically loosey-goosey songs by the Weir and Hart-led band Dead & Company.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
Adjective
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Moreover, those who prefer some of the mellow elegance that comes with maturation, the Onkagushu 10-Year-Old is delicate, dry with mellow, evolved aromas.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Choose a relaxing two-mile float for a mellow afternoon or go for a longer 8.5-mile trip with mountain vistas and gentle rapids.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The switches used in the keyboard are pre-lubricated and installed alongside Poron and PET foam layers which provide smooth keystrokes and a pleasant sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many companies use a Teflon die to shape the pasta, but this creates a super smooth finished product.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The tegu fossil was one of the collected specimens and was transported back to the museum in a box that sat in storage, unidentified for twenty years.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The federal agency found that companies were working with third-party firms to process the collected customer data and tweak prices accordingly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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In fact, Hope’s own nonchalant attitude inspired her to share the truth.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Unemployment held steady at 4.2% for a third consecutive month as the government revised job growth down for March and April.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Keeping a steady clip and clocking in at a blissful running time, Hall and Gandersman discover two of their movie’s best moment in car scenes.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Both elicit a cool factor that sets them apart from the typical high jewelry fare.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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With its quaint, colonial-era architecture, first-class restaurants of all kinds, and a burgeoning arts and culture scene, San Miguel de Allende promises to beguile travelers with its easygoing charm at every turn.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Coasting over the tracks was Lowe’s smoky, soulful voice, an embodiment of easygoing Californian cool—in part thanks to him being born in San Luis Obispo, California, and growing up in Los Angeles.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2025
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“Loosey-goosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosey-goosey. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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