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
The true danger of human nature is to idealize anything that’s already happened, be it the repressive 1950s or fancy-free Clinton era.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 28, 2016
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
When it happens between two young people who are previously fancy-free, and circumstances favour the impression till it sinks deeper than the fancy, it takes the name of love at first sight.
From Deerbrook by Martineau, Harriet
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