giveaway

[ giv-uh-wey ]

/ ˈgɪv əˌweɪ /

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noun

an act or instance of giving something away.

something that is given away, especially as a gift or premium: A pocket calculator was offered as a giveaway with every new subscription to the magazine.

a radio or television program on which prizes are given away to contestants in a question-and-answer game.

a tax law or other legislation designed to benefit one segment of the population, one area or state, etc.: a giveaway that benefited only the very rich.

an unscrupulous deal, especially one that benefits some while defrauding others.

Sports. any careless loss of possession of a ball, puck, etc., or other offensive lapse that leads to a score by the opponent.

adjective

constituting a giveaway: a giveaway newspaper.

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Origin of giveaway

1870–75, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase give away

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British Dictionary definitions for giveaway

give away

verb (tr, adverb)

to donate or bestow as a gift, prize, etc

to sell very cheaply

to reveal or betray (esp in the phrases give the game or show away)

to fail to use (an opportunity) through folly or neglect

to present (a bride) formally to her husband in a marriage ceremony

Australian and NZ informal to give up or abandon (something)

noun giveaway

a betrayal or disclosure of information, esp when unintentional

mainly US and Canadian something given, esp with articles on sale, at little or no charge to increase sales, attract publicity, etc

journalism another name for freesheet

mainly US and Canadian a radio or television programme characterized by the award of money and prizes

(modifier)

very cheap (esp in the phrase giveaway prices)
free of chargea giveaway property magazine

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Idioms and Phrases with giveaway

give away

Make a gift of, bestow, as in I decided to give away all my plants. [c. 1400]

Present a bride to the groom in a marriage ceremony, as in Her father gave Karen away. [c. 1700]

Reveal or make something known, often unintentionally; also, betray or expose someone. For example, She gave away her true feelings, or He gave away his accomplices. This idiom is sometimes put as give oneself away, as in If you don't want the family to know about your gambling, don't give yourself away by spending your winnings. [Late 1800s]

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