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
It was only natural, then, for the more flighty Margaret, throneless and fancy-free, to go in search of company less starchy and more glamorous.
From The Guardian • Sep. 23, 2017
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
“Her time will come, I dare say, but she is fancy-free at present,” said her father as Jean left the room.
From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)
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