Loose-knit

Pronunciation: /ˈɫus- ˈnɪt/

Loose-knit (adj)

  1. Made of parts that are connected in a relaxed way, not tightly joined or strongly held together.
  2. Describing a group whose members know each other only a little and do not act as one closely connected unit.
  3. Having links that are present but not strong, so the system works without tight control or clear central structure.

Loose-knit (adjective)

Examples

  • The team is loose-knit, so members help only when needed.
  • Our neighborhood feels loose-knit, and people rarely coordinate together.