adj

footloose

Footloose (adj) means Free to travel and act as one pleases, without commitments tying one down. Example: “After the divorce, he felt footloose for the first time in years.”

adj

Free to travel and act as one pleases, without commitments tying one down.

"After the divorce, he felt footloose for the first time in years."

How to Use Footloose

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFree of responsibilities and able to do as one pleases.

Common pairings

footloose and fancy-free

Word Forms

more footloose comparative, most footloose superlative

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Etymology

From foot + loose, describing feet that are free (loose) to go wherever they like.

Rhymes for footloose

rose nose lose dose pose Jose hose Bose close moose whose goose

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “footloose” mean?

The word “footloose” means free to travel and act as one pleases, without commitments tying one down. In plain terms, free of responsibilities and able to do as one pleases.

How do you use “footloose” in a sentence?

Here is “footloose” used in a sentence: “After the divorce, he felt footloose for the first time in years.”

What part of speech is “footloose”?

“Footloose” is an adjective.