Loose is like when you wear a jacket that’s too big for you. It doesn’t fit snugly and feels like it might fall off if you jump around. Loose means something isn’t tight or held together very well.

Think of a rubber band that’s stretched just a little bit around your fingers. It doesn’t squeeze your fingers tightly, so it’s loose. If you pull it more, it becomes tight, but when it’s just sitting there, it’s loose.

Imagine a tooth that’s wiggly in your mouth. It’s not stuck in place like your other teeth. That tooth is loose because it can move around easily.

Picture a rope tied in a knot that’s not pulled tight. The knot can slip and slide, making it easy to undo. That’s what loose means—it’s not secure and can move around.

Think of a puzzle piece that doesn’t fit perfectly in its spot. It can wiggle and move because it’s not tight in its place. That’s another way to think about loose, it’s not perfectly snug or tight.