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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Recent Examples of loosey-goosey
Some jokes are just too-hot for TV — especially for CBS — even if they’re delivered in the loosey-goosey Golden Globes ballroom (and even when those Golden Globes are hosted by Nikki Glaser).
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Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Level 3 is the loosey-goosey version of AI sovereignty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
John Mulaney’s loosey-goosey live experiment, Everybody’s in L.A., aired for a week on Netflix in early May and had comedy nerds enraptured.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 June 2024
There's also another type of person who is too loosey-goosey to travel with.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, keep an eye on your money and your belongings today, because things are loosey-goosey and capable of sudden changes.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 31 May 2024
Thank you, Mantzoukas, for giving that classic loosey-goosey late-night energy that keeps the whole machine going.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2023
Kids hid out in the library and the bathrooms instead of going to class, especially in the loosey-goosey months after spring break, when summer beckons.
—oregonlive, 2 June 2023
Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Level 3 is the loosey-goosey version of AI sovereignty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
John Mulaney’s loosey-goosey live experiment, Everybody’s in L.A., aired for a week on Netflix in early May and had comedy nerds enraptured.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 June 2024
There's also another type of person who is too loosey-goosey to travel with.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, keep an eye on your money and your belongings today, because things are loosey-goosey and capable of sudden changes.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 31 May 2024
Thank you, Mantzoukas, for giving that classic loosey-goosey late-night energy that keeps the whole machine going.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2023
Kids hid out in the library and the bathrooms instead of going to class, especially in the loosey-goosey months after spring break, when summer beckons.
—oregonlive, 2 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
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The substitutability with coffee was even further cemented by a splash of my preferred milk, which brought it close to a super rich spiced tea, but much mellower than, say, masala chai.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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This can be a seat cover if your dog is larger, mellow, or likes to lay out.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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To make the marinade, combine the remainder of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The microneedles — infused with phyto-retinol, niacinamide, and green tea — delivered ingredients effectively without causing discomfort, and post-use redness faded quickly, leaving skin smooth and refreshed.Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The cameras and databases of collected data are frequently used by police to search for suspects.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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At the fountain, the collected coins are weighed under the oversight of city police officers before Mr. Marchioni takes them to Caritas offices.Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Overnight, helicopter crews worked to combat the fire, using water drops to suppress the flames, aided by relatively calm winds, the newspaper reported.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Louie’s nonchalant friend Murph (Alfie Gledhill), there to be part of a surprise, and Sam (Harley Wilson), Irene’s close friend who ignites Louie’s jealousy.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Video of the nonchalant greeting quickly circulated on the internet as new apparent evidence of the first families' comfort around one another.Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
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According to the latest figures, the number of applicants reporting a test score has increased by 10% this year over last, while the number of non-reporters has remained steady since the 2023–24 cycle.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The elevation provides cooler temperatures and optimal sun exposure, contributing to the wine's notable acidity and freshness.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Harrison Ford always keeps it cool, even when his colleagues are letting loose!Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Two big, easygoing undercurrents are shaping 2025’s fashion trends: boho and prep.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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This easygoing directness is repeated in the interior blueprint.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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