Footloose
adjective
Without any worries, responsibilities or commitments; free to go wherever you want or do anything you like.
Since he's already retired, he's basically footloose and free to travel the world.
Often appears as...
- footloose and fancy-free
- to become footloose
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a lifestyle lacking in traditional restrictions or commitments.
She lived a footloose lifestyle, moving from one place to another.
Often appears as...
- footloose lifestyle
- footloose existence
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
adjective
Without any worries, responsibilities or commitments; free to go wherever you want or do anything you like.
Since he's already retired, he's basically footloose and free to travel the world.
Often appears as...
- footloose and fancy-free
- to become footloose
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a lifestyle lacking in traditional restrictions or commitments.
She lived a footloose lifestyle, moving from one place to another.
Often appears as...
- footloose lifestyle
- footloose existence
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Link
Footloose often conjures images of carefree youth or retirement in Western culture.
Ever since the kids left home, they've enjoyed a truly footloose lifestyle.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Using 'footloose' can imply a positive feeling about having no attachments or responsibilities.
He seemed footloose after quitting his job, ready for new adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Informality Warning
'Footloose' is informal and fits best in personal conversations or creative writing.
I plan to live footloose and worry-free this summer!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Link
Footloose often conjures images of carefree youth or retirement in Western culture.
Ever since the kids left home, they've enjoyed a truly footloose lifestyle.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Using 'footloose' can imply a positive feeling about having no attachments or responsibilities.
He seemed footloose after quitting his job, ready for new adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Informality Warning
'Footloose' is informal and fits best in personal conversations or creative writing.
I plan to live footloose and worry-free this summer!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Link
Footloose often conjures images of carefree youth or retirement in Western culture.
Ever since the kids left home, they've enjoyed a truly footloose lifestyle.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Using 'footloose' can imply a positive feeling about having no attachments or responsibilities.
He seemed footloose after quitting his job, ready for new adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Informality Warning
'Footloose' is informal and fits best in personal conversations or creative writing.
I plan to live footloose and worry-free this summer!
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Quote examples
Graydon Carter
American Journalist
A workday lunch that lasts as long as a transcontinental flight is an impossibility for all but the most pliant and footloose of food tourists. To get in the game, you need a thick wallet, an adventurous palate, and a whole lot of time.
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Hugh Laurie
British Actor
Some people are drawn naturally - there are natural guitarists, and there are natural piano players, and I think guitar implies travel, a sort of footloose gypsy existence. You grab your bag and you go to the next town.
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Carolyn Mackler
American Author
Prior to being bullied, I was a very footloose sixth-grader. You know, I was quirky, I was creative - I really felt good in my own body. And when I was bullied in seventh grade, my self-esteem tanked.
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Joel Edgerton
Australian Actor
I'm single, footloose and fancy free, I have no responsibilities, no anchors. Work, friendship and self-improvement, that's me.
Quote examples
Graydon Carter
American Journalist
A workday lunch that lasts as long as a transcontinental flight is an impossibility for all but the most pliant and footloose of food tourists. To get in the game, you need a thick wallet, an adventurous palate, and a whole lot of time.
Quote examples
Hugh Laurie
British Actor
Some people are drawn naturally - there are natural guitarists, and there are natural piano players, and I think guitar implies travel, a sort of footloose gypsy existence. You grab your bag and you go to the next town.
Quote examples
Carolyn Mackler
American Author
Prior to being bullied, I was a very footloose sixth-grader. You know, I was quirky, I was creative - I really felt good in my own body. And when I was bullied in seventh grade, my self-esteem tanked.
Quote examples
Joel Edgerton
Australian Actor
I'm single, footloose and fancy free, I have no responsibilities, no anchors. Work, friendship and self-improvement, that's me.
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