freeriding
freeriding Lexical Profile
freeriding Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A style of snowboarding, skiing, or mountain biking performed on natural, unmaintained, and off-piste terrain without a set course or rules.
"The resort's backcountry bowls are world-famous for winter freeriding."
The practice of benefiting from a shared resource, public good, or collective effort without contributing a fair share of the cost or work.
"Economists study how public taxation systems can minimize freeriding among citizens."
• verb
To snowboard, ski, or mountain bike on natural, unmaintained terrain without following a set course (present participle of freeride).
"They spent the entire afternoon freeriding down the steep backcountry powder."
To obtain a benefit from a collective effort or public good at another's expense or without making a fair contribution (present participle of freeride).
"Several team members were accused of freeriding on the hard work of their colleagues."
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