fast and loose vs good

fast and loose

noun
  • A con game played with a chain, belt or string that is laid down to form two open loops. The mark places a finger or stick in one of the loops to try to secure the chain when it gets lifted, but the con artist is able to prevent this no matter which loop was chosen. 

good

noun
  • The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence. 

  • The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc. 

  • An item of merchandise. 

  • A result that is positive in the view of the speaker. 

adj
  • Useful for a particular purpose; functional. 

  • True, valid, of explanatory strength. 

  • Beneficial; worthwhile. 

  • Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more. 

  • Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for. 

  • Reasonable in amount. 

  • Accepting of, OK with 

  • Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured. 

  • Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements. 

  • Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc. 

  • Effective. 

  • Favourable. 

  • Unblemished; honourable. 

  • Very, extremely. See good and. 

  • Large in amount or size. 

  • Full; entire; at least as much as. 

  • Ready 

  • Healthful. 

  • Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral. 

  • Well-behaved (especially of children or animals). 

  • Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious. 

  • Having a particularly pleasant taste. 

  • Pleasant; enjoyable. 

  • Competent or talented. 

  • Holy (especially when capitalized) . 

verb
  • To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise. 

  • To benefit; gain. 

  • To make improvements or repairs. 

  • To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve. 

  • To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate. 

  • To satisfy; indulge; gratify. 

  • To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain. 

  • To make good; turn to good; improve. 

adv
  • Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly. 

intj
  • That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation. 

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