/free"hwee"ling, -wee"-/ , adj.
1. operating in the manner of a freewheel.
2. (of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly.
3. (of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible: Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument.
[ 1900-05; FREEWHEEL + -ING 2 ]