no-strings-attached UK /nəʊ ˌstɹɪŋz‿əˈtæt͡ʃt/US /noʊ ˌstɹɪŋz‿əˈtæt͡ʃt/adjective 1no strings attached phrase 1 adjective1 •(informal) Characterized by an absence of conditions or obligations.Since then, Beijing has often offered its support to Islamabad in the way of economic assistance, but also with no-strings-attached military aid. — 2009 no strings attached phrase1 •(informal) Without conditions or obligations; without a catch.For a friend I’ll help out for free, no strings attached.