Synonyms

giveaway

American

[giv-uh-wey] / ˈgɪv əˌweɪ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of giveaway

1870–75, noun use of verb phrase give away

Example Sentences

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As in the U.S., companies in China believe that if they can secure a big user base now—even at the cost of money-losing giveaways—they will end up as winners in the AI era.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land.

From Barron's

My voice cracks at the end, which is a total giveaway.

From Literature

Gory giveaway: A replica bloodstained jersey from a baseball great.

From MarketWatch

Those affected included investors who had held bitcoin before the botched giveaway.

From The Wall Street Journal

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