n. The state, condition, or quality, of being loose; as, the looseness of a cord; looseness of style; looseness of morals or of principles. [ 1913 Webster ]
[kiriri](adv, adv-to) (1) (on-mim) (See きりっと) stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; (2) cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; (3) creaking of a door or oar[Add to Longdo]