SportsAugust 30, 2026
freeloaders
FREE-loh-derz
Definition
People who benefit from the work or success of others without contributing their own effort.
Etymology
Derived from the American English slang 'freeload,' which emerged in the early 20th century by combining 'free' and 'load' (as in 'to load' or 'to board') to describe one who accepts benefits without paying.
In the news
The article uses the term to suggest that some players on a championship team contribute little, implying that a team title is less of an individual accomplishment than an MVP award.
"Brunson's championship is more valuable than Shai's MVP" - Shannon Sharpe fires back at Tracy McGrady awards claim
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