loosely wrapped
adj.— «We should take note that these enemies have stated they want to die in order to lay around with 72 virgins. Any religion that promises that is as loosely wrapped as their adherents.» —“‘Today’ Sees Things Lebanon’s Way—And Misses Big Picture” by BerlinStrausbaugh Free Republic July 20, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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