"loosey-goosier" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} loosey-goosier
  1. comparative form of loosey-goosey: more loosey-goosey Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: loosey-goosey (extra: more loosey-goosey)
    Sense id: en-loosey-goosier-en-adj-UhE3-lh6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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