loosey–goosey

adjective loos·ey–goos·ey \ˌlü-sē-ˈgü-sē\

: very loose or relaxed

Full Definition of LOOSEY-GOOSEY

: notably loose or relaxed : not tense <a loosey–goosey attitude>

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1964

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