freewheeler en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *preyH- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *priHós Proto-Germanic *frijwaz Proto-West Germanic *friu Old English frēo Middle English fre English free Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-redup. Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *kʷekʷléh₂ Proto-Germanic *hweulō Old English hwēol Middle English whel English wheel English freewheel Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English freewheeler From freewheel + -er.
Meanings
- A vehicle that can freewheel.
- (idiomatic) Someone acting freely or irresponsibly.
- (idiomatic) A person who is primarily concerned with having a good time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| freewheelers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |