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fancy-free

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

adjective

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


fancy-free British  

adjective

  1. having no commitments; carefree

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of fancy-free

First recorded in 1580–90; 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

As he leaves the station he suddenly becomes aware of the fact that no one else has heard about his being fancy-free.

From Love Conquers All by Williams, Gluyas

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