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footloose

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

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footloose and fancy-free

Etymology

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

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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.

Related words

itchy feet wanderlust

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