Footloose: meaning, definitions and examples

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footloose

 

[ หˆfสŠt.luหs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

free to act

The term 'footloose' refers to a state of being free to do as one pleases, often due to a lack of responsibilities or commitments. It's commonly associated with an easygoing lifestyle or a carefree attitude. People who are described as footloose may travel frequently or change circumstances without being tied down by obligations. The word conveys a sense of freedom and spontaneity.

Synonyms

carefree, free-spirited, unfettered, unrestrained.

Examples of usage

  • After graduating, he felt footloose and fancy-free.
  • The couple decided to live a footloose life, exploring new countries every few months.
  • With no job and no ties, she finally felt truly footloose.

Translations

Translations of the word "footloose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น livre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคคเค‚เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungebunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡ช็”ฑใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์œ ๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็”ฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svoboden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frjรกls

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libre

Etymology

The word 'footloose' originated in the early 19th century, emerging in English as a combination of 'foot' and 'loose', which together describe the freedom to move one's feet without hindrance. Initially, it described a physical state of being unrestrained, allowing one to walk or dance without being held back. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of connotations, signifying not just physical freedom but also emotional and social independence. The term gained popularity in various cultural contexts, notably in music and cinema, where it has come to symbolize a youthful, adventurous spirit, often associated with breaking free from societal constraints.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,349, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.