noun General Slang

loose unit

LOOSS YOO-nit · noun · slang

an unpredictable, wild person

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Definitions

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A person who behaves in an uncontrolled, reckless or chaotic way, sometimes admiringly.

“After a few drinks he becomes an absolute loose unit.”
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loose unit In A Sentence

After a few drinks he becomes an absolute loose unit.

Origin & Usage

Australian slang combining 'loose' (uncontrolled) and 'unit' (person).

People Also Ask

What does loose unit mean?

It describes a wild, unpredictable, reckless person. It can be an insult or, among mates, a badge of honour.

Is calling someone a loose unit an insult?

Not always. Depending on tone it can be affectionate admiration for someone who's fun and chaotic, or a warning that they're out of control.

Where does loose unit come from?

It's Australian slang combining 'loose', meaning uncontrolled, with 'unit', a slang word for a person.

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