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
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
"Saturday Night Live" just dropped a fun and fancy-free teaser for this week's episode, hosted by Melissa McCarthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 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
Angus had kept fancy-free up to that time, being willing enough but thoroughly cautious.
From Somewhere in Red Gap by Harry Leon Wilson
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