Definition of for free

for free

adverb

said of functionality in computing, created without cost (or with very little cost) from existing functionality.
Since we use SQLite as the backing store, we get full SQL support for free.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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along for the ride	Definitions include: taking a passive role.
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bust for a wee	Definitions include: to need to urinate.
buzz for	Definitions include: to be excited about.
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call for O'Rourke	Definitions include: to vomit (noisily).
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cushion for the pushing	Definitions include: fat.
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F2P	Definitions include: "free to play".
footloose and fancy-free	Definitions include: not in a relationship.
free-ball	Definitions include: to not wear underwear.
Freeing	Definitions include: going out to acquire free items that other people are giving away.
FReeper	Definitions include: noun.
freerider	Definitions include: a group member who piggybacks on the others, gets away clean without doing any work.
freestyle	Definitions include: to rap without preparation.
free the nipple	Definitions include: of a female, to display one or more nipples in a public location.
free the turtles	Definitions include: to defecate.
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get away scot free	Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions.
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