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freestyler

freestyler

6.0
An athlete who does tricks on a snowboard or BMX bike
  • noun
  • /ˈfriːˌstaɪlər/
  • Specialized
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Examples

  • - Well, you see, Bill, we decided that we needed our very own Super Bowl, so we hired the very best experts to build and design a track that combines the different styles and skills of BMX racers and freestylers.

    Rad (1986)

  • The young freestyler amazed the crowd with their creative tricks on the snow-covered slopes.

  • Many skilled freestylers showcase their routines in competitions held around the world.

  • After months of practice, the aspiring freestyler finally landed a perfect trick during the event.

Antonyms

traditionalist
6 6.5

Holding strongly to old customs and resisting change

How Skilled

freestyler
  • Specialized
6.0
beginner
81 1.0

Surface Forms

freestyler singular
freestylers plural

Morphology

freestyler = freestyle (transparent) = free + style + er

The noun is transparently formed from 'freestyle' plus '-er', meaning a person who performs freestyle tricks or routines.

Etymology

Freestyler comes from free + style, meaning a 'free way' of moving that lets someone show their own tricks. So a freestyler in sports like snowboarding or BMX performs creative, personal tricks to stand out.