Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

freeload

/ˈfɹiːloʊd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.42 in modern English

Syllables: free-load
IPA: /ˈfɹiːloʊd/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.

Derogatory; Intransitive verb

Etymology

Back-formation from freeloader.

Usage

Inflected Forms

freeloads (present, singular) freeloading (participle, present) freeloaded (participle, past) freeloaded (past)

Derived Forms

contrafreeload contrafreeloader contrafreeloading freeloading

Phrases

feed on free ride

Frequently Paired Words

free freeloader load deadbeat feed on free ride

Questions

How do you pronounce freeload?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɹiːloʊd/.
What does freeload mean?: To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.
Where does freeload come from?: Back-formation from freeloader.

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