freewheel
1. [ verb ] live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
Synonyms: drift
Examples:

"My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"

Related terms: exist drift free_agent
2. [ noun ] a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)
Related terms: clutch
3. [ verb ] coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
Related terms: coast
Similar spelling:   freely
  firewheel
  freewill
  free_will