freebie
noun
Simple meaning
Something that is free.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
freebeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɹibi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
informal
Something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme)
“The road map was a freebie.”
informal
Something which is free; a giveaway or handout.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme)
Used this way, freebie is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
“The road map was a freebie.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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- “The road map was a freebie.”noun
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