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
OutKick is a little more loosey-goosey.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Rather than being sloppy and loosey-goosey by simply referring to AI detection, the lawmakers would be better advised to concentrate on what the AI does once the nearly automatic semblance of detection takes place anyway.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
This isn’t to say McDermott has become loosey-goosey.
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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.
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James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
28 Nov. 2025
If things are left too loosey-goosey and vague, that can result in mixed expectations within your organization.
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Kathleen Walch,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Dogma is having a resurgence; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is similarly satirical in that loosey-goosey way Smith does so well.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Rather than being sloppy and loosey-goosey by simply referring to AI detection, the lawmakers would be better advised to concentrate on what the AI does once the nearly automatic semblance of detection takes place anyway.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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
If things are left too loosey-goosey and vague, that can result in mixed expectations within your organization.
—
Kathleen Walch,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Dogma is having a resurgence; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is similarly satirical in that loosey-goosey way Smith does so well.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
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One of the most consistent findings in stress physiology is that movement can be the fastest route to a calmer nervous system.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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This doesn't look like the time for steady rate cuts, and current Warsh recently emphasized the bank's 2% inflation target, which hasn't been reached since 2021.
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In other words, women tend to burn more fat for energy than men during steady, moderate-intensity endurance exercise, such as a marathon.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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This guest even slipped on some socks for some extra cool girl points.
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Nearby Suttons Bay has an easygoing feel, with a walkable downtown and scenic parks.
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Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
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“Loosey-goosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosey-goosey. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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