free agent free agent {n.} A professional player who does not have a contract with a team. The Giants signed two free agents who had been released by the Cardinals. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss