adj
Meaning 1
Free of commitments or obligations
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fancy-free
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adj
Meaning 2
Having no spouse or other partner
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
having no commitments or responsibilities; carefree
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a fancy-free bachelor
Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English fancy Proto-Indo-European *preyH- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *priHós Proto-Germanic *frijwaz Proto-West Germanic *friu Old English frēo Middle English -fre English -free English fancy-free From fancy + -free.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: célibataire — Having no spouse or other partner
- Vietnamese: chưa yêu ai — Having no spouse or other partner