loosy

lefty loosey, righty tighty

A mnemonic used to remember the correct direction to rotate something along threads in order to loosen or tighten it, such as screws, lids of jars, or nuts along bolts. ("Left" means counter-clockwise rotation, "right" means clockwise rotation.) No, no, you're turning the screwdriver the wrong way. Lefty loosey, righty tighty!
See also: lefty, righty, tighty

loosey-goosey

1. Very relaxed in temperament. I know you don't want to be a nervous wreck going into a job interview, but Erica's so loosey-goosey that I worry she's not taking it seriously.
2. Haphazard; disorganized. Pam still won't give me a time for brunch, and now she's saying she might not make it at all. Ugh, I can't deal with such loosey-goosey plans.

righty tighty, lefty loosey

A mnemonic used to remember the correct direction to rotate something along threads in order to loosen or tighten it, such as screws, lids of jars, or nuts along bolts. ("Left" means counter-clockwise rotation, "right" means clockwise rotation.) No, no, you're turning the screwdriver the wrong way. Righty tighty, lefty loosey!
See also: lefty, loosey, righty
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