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fancy–free
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fancy–free
(adjective)
fancy–free
/ˌfænsi
ˈ
friː/
adjective
fancy–free
/ˌfænsi
ˈ
friː/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FANCY–FREE
:
having no responsibilities
:
not held back by ties to other people
—
usually used in the phrase
footloose and fancy–free
He felt
footloose and fancy-free
after he left college.
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