freestyle

noun
UK /ˈfriː.staɪl/
US /ˈfriː.staɪl/

A way of doing something, like swimming or rapping, where you choose your own moves instead of following a set pattern.

She won the race swimming freestyle.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of swimming where you can use any stroke you like, usually the front crawl.

He swam freestyle across the pool.

3. Rapping or performing without prepared words, making it up as you go.

The rapper did a freestyle over the beat.

4. A skiing or snowboarding event with jumps and tricks.

She competed in freestyle skiing at the games.

5. Free and easy in style; not following strict rules.

The dance was freestyle and full of energy.