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Definition of freerider

freerider

noun

  • a group member who piggybacks on the others, gets away clean without doing any work.

    Last edited on Nov 18 2004. Submitted by Nishit. on Nov 18 2004.

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Other terms relating to 'free':

Definitions include: "drug and disease free", i.e. not a drug user and without sexually transmitted diseases.
Definitions include: "free to play".
Definitions include: not in a relationship.
Definitions include: said of functionality in computing, created without cost (or with very little cost) from existing functionality.
Definitions include: to not wear underwear.
Definitions include: going out to acquire free items that other people are giving away.
Definitions include: noun.
Definitions include: to rap without preparation.
Definitions include: of a female, to display one or more nipples in a public location.
Definitions include: to defecate.
Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman.
Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions.
Definitions include: acronym for "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch".

Other terms relating to 'ride':

Definitions include: taking a passive role.
Definitions include: an ordeal.
Definitions include: to like a person too much, especially when it's undeserved.
Definitions include: a ride of excitement or great fun.
Definitions include: shortened form of "full-ride scholarship".
Definitions include: to dance alongside and/or on a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is still driving forward.
Definitions include: Stolen car
Definitions include: to have a great deal of personal interest in the outcome of a person or event.
Definitions include: a reckless ride taken in a (usually stolen) automobile.
Definitions include: a person who drives a car that has been lowered.
Definitions include: M.A.T. (Moose Area Transit) Rider: A large, overweight, or obese person riding on a scooter, moped, or otherwise motorized two wheeled vehicle.
Definitions include: to customize an automobile.
Definitions include: an automobile.
Definitions include: Someone who will do anything for you.
Definitions include: sitting in the middle of the back seat instead of sitting by the windows or the front seat when the car is full.

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