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- [fan-see free]
- /ˈfæn si fri/
- /ˈfænsi friː/
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- [fan-see free]
- /ˈfæn si fri/
Definitions of fancy-free word
- adjective fancy-free free from any emotional tie or influence, especially that of love. 1
- adjective fancy-free having no commitments; carefree 0
- adjective fancy-free free to fall in love; not married, engaged, etc. 0
- adjective fancy-free free from worry; carefree 0
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Origin of fancy-free
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; fancy + -free
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Parts of speech for Fancy-free
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fancy-free popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for fancy-free
adj fancy-free
- footloose — free to go or travel about; not confined by responsibilities.
- happy-go-lucky — trusting cheerfully to luck; happily unworried or unconcerned.
- independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
- unattached — not attached.
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
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