loosey-goosey

loosey-goosey
adjective
loos·;ey-goos·;ey ;l;-s;-;g;-s;

: notably loose or relaxed : not tense
a loosey-goosey attitude

Examples of loosey-goosey in a Sentence

This isn’t to say McDermott has become loosey-goosey.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

As Prynoski runs a quick session, the loosey-goosey fantasy RPG-meets-drinking game — whose kookily illustrated cards and dice all glow under blacklights — feels oddly like a natural next step for Titmouse.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loosey-goosey was in 1964

Synonyms of loosey-goosey

loosey-goosey

adjective
Definition of loosey-goosey
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as in mellow
chiefly US, informal very loose or relaxed
The assistant manager had a loosey-goosey attitude about the store's return policy.
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