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
Even Rudy Galindo saved his campy stuff for the more fancy-free space of exhibitions.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2018
He wanted to destroy anything which kept her away from him: her lover, if she had one; her pride, her modesty, her honor, if she were fancy-free.
From The Bread-winners A Social Study by Hay, John
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