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freewheeling
[ free-hwee-ling, -wee- ]
adjective
- operating in the manner of a freewheel.
- (of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly.
- (of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible:
Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument.
freewheeling
/ ˌڰːˈɾːɪŋ /
adjective
- relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting
- informal.free of restraints; carefree or uninhibited
Word History and Origins
Origin of freewheeling1
Example Sentences
Perhaps spooked by Scotland's freewheeling approach, they were a world away from the dominant force that did such a number on Ireland last weekend.
Still, it’s a pleasure to enjoy something that’s both straight-faced and freewheeling, like a jazz pedagogue who also knows how to get a crowd dancing.
Were the Dodgers surprised how the rest of the sport recoiled to the team’s freewheeling winter, in which they made half a dozen significant signings?
Were they surprised how the rest of the sport recoiled in the face of the team’s freewheeling winter, in which the Dodgers made half a dozen significant signings and blew past every other team’s payroll?
Clarke’s freewheeling style doesn’t quite fit with the Kings’ style so perhaps they could be persuaded to move him in the right deal.
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