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loose-fitting

[loos-fit-ing]

loose-fit·ting

[loos-fit-ing]
adjective
(of a garment) fitting loosely; not following the contours of the body closely.
Compare close-fitting.


Origin:
1880–85
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Loose-fitting is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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loose-fitting

adjective
not fitting closely; hanging loosely; "baggy trousers"; "a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather" [syn: baggy
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