footloose — free to act or move without constraints; carefree and having no responsibilities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free to act or move without constraints; carefree and having no responsibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊtˌlus/
Korean meaning: 자유롭고 구속받지 않는, 책임이나 속박이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **풋**루스
Example Sentences
- He quit his job and decided to live footloose for a year.
- My cat is footloose - it comes and goes as it pleases, unlike my dog who's always on a leash.
- She envied her footloose friends who could travel anywhere without obligations.
footloose
ADJECTIVE//ˈfʊtˌlus//
free to act or move without constraints; carefree and having no responsibilities
a cheerful young person with a backpack spins around with arms outstretched, looking at multiple direction signs pointing to different destinations. Their hair flows in the wind as they laugh and point randomly at various paths leading to the beach, mountains, and city. They toss their old business cards into a nearby trash can while kicking off formal shoes. Their backpack is packed light with just essentials, showing they left everything else behind. Other travelers nearby smile and wave, some joining in the carefree dancing. someone who is free to act or move without constraints, completely carefree and having no responsibilities
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Origin
From the literal combination of 'foot' + 'loose', first appearing in the 1690s. The metaphor suggests having feet that are not tied down or restricted, allowing complete freedom of movement.
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“He quit his job and decided to live footloose for a year.”
“My cat is footloose - it comes and goes as it pleases, unlike my dog who's always on a leash.”
“She envied her footloose friends who could travel anywhere without obligations.”
“Being footloose sounds fun until you realize you have no idea where to go next.”
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