fancy–free

adjective fan·cy–free \ˌfan(t)-sē-ˈfrē\

: having no responsibilities : not held back by ties to other people

Full Definition of FANCY-FREE

: free from amorous attachment or engagement <footloose and fancy–free>

: free to imagine or fancy

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