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
While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
This was one of those After Midnight episodes that doubles as a reunion for longtime comedy buds, so everyone was feeling really loosey-goosey.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The boundary of entertainment is a lot more loosey-goosey.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
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).
—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
This is a loosey-goosey day because there’s a Moon Alert.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
Likewise, writing a paper, finishing a manuscript or studying schoolwork also might be hard to stick with because things are loosey-goosey and erratic.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The concert concluded with three characteristically loosey-goosey songs by the Weir and Hart-led band Dead & Company.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
This was one of those After Midnight episodes that doubles as a reunion for longtime comedy buds, so everyone was feeling really loosey-goosey.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The boundary of entertainment is a lot more loosey-goosey.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
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).
—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
This is a loosey-goosey day because there’s a Moon Alert.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
Likewise, writing a paper, finishing a manuscript or studying schoolwork also might be hard to stick with because things are loosey-goosey and erratic.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The concert concluded with three characteristically loosey-goosey songs by the Weir and Hart-led band Dead & Company.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
Adjective
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An eight-month-old Gruyère is mellow with a caramel aroma.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Animal Collective member’s new album, Sinister Grift, is the perfect mellow psychedelia for a sunny Pasadena afternoon.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even if your host doesn't mind if guests run late, giving yourself extra time before events will help you to feel more collected rather than rushed.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Volunteers will pick up the debris, bag it and pile the bags so the Overland Park Parks and Recreation crews can pick up and properly dispose of the collected trash.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, even Messier 104's central supermassive black hole—which is more than 2,000 times larger than its counterpart in the Milky Way, Sagittarius A, at a staggering 9 billion solar masses—is quite calm.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Sean was so, nonchalant about it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cottage cheese Cottage cheese is an excellent source of casein, a slow-release protein that provides the body with a steady supply of amino acids throughout the night.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If the planet becomes cool enough and hydrogen and water separate early in its evolution, Gupta says a supercritical layer of water could form beneath the hydrogen atmosphere — thereby shedding new light on how planets with liquid water oceans could exist.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Results could offer clues about household confidence as inflation lingers and real wages cool.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Loosey-goosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosey-goosey. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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