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title: "free love · GenZ Decoded"
description: "free love: The idea of engaging in casual sexual relationships without traditional commitment. Example: \"Back then, a lot of people were into free love.\""
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# free love

Boomer[#dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/)

**Meaning.** The idea of engaging in casual sexual relationships without traditional commitment.

See it in a sentence

Back then, a lot of people were into free love.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [FWB](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fwb/),[situationship](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/situationship/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [Netflix and chill](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/netflix-and-chill/)

- Gen X

    [friends with benefits](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/friends-with-benefits/)

- Boomer · this one

    free love,[no strings attached](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/no-strings-attached/)

- Plain English

    idea of engaging in casual sexual relationships without traditional commitment

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## Related slang

- [down bad](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/down-bad/): Down bad is often used when someone is craving affection or validation, often humorously.
- [FBOI](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fboi/): A man who pursues women mainly for casual sex without commitment.
- [friends with benefits](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/friends-with-benefits/): A friendship that includes casual sexual activity without a committed relationship.
- [fruity](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fruity/): Suggesting that someone or something is gay or flamboyant.

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