Definition of freewheeling
: free and loose in form or manner: such as
a
: heedless of social norms or niceties
the raider style of his freewheeling father— Garry Wills
b
: not repressed or restrained
freewheeling promiscuity a freewheeling competitive spirit
c
: not bound by formal rules, procedures, or guidelines
a freewheeling investigation
d
: loose and undisciplined : not defensive
a freewheeling style of hockey
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The first known use of freewheeling was in 1931
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