fancy-free
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fancy-free
Example Sentences
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He left in 2016, spending his days footloose and fancy-free at the Oakland Zoo.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
This week had been spirit week at Robb Elementary, and Tuesday was foot loose and fancy-free day, with the kids encouraged to wear their fanciest footwear.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2022
My first step towards the AirBnB had arisen from a wish to be fancy-free – but then it became a rule.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2018
Prada produces clothing and accessories for its namesake brand and for Miu Miu, Mrs. Prada’s more fancy-free second label.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2015
If ever a young woman looked fancy-free it is that girl.
From The Disentanglers by Andrew Lang
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