loosen up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To become loose; to loosen; to relax (a muscle, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên lỏng lẻo; nới lỏng; thư giãn.

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To relax; to act less seriously.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thư giãn; hành động ít nghiêm túc hơn.

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Register: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “loosen up” mean?

To become loose; to loosen; to relax (a muscle, etc.).

Is “loosen up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.