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fancy-free

[ fan-see-free ]
/ ˈfæn siˈfri /
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adjective

free from any emotional tie or influence, especially that of love.

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Origin of fancy-free

First recorded in 1580–90; fancy + -free

Words nearby fancy-free

fancy dance, fancy dive, fancy diving, fancy dress, fancy fern, fancy-free, fancy goods, fancy man, fancy-pants, fancy woman, fancywork
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Words related to fancy-free

footloose, happy-go-lucky, independent, unattached

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British Dictionary definitions for fancy-free

fancy-free

adjective

having no commitments; carefree
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