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giveaway
[giv-uh-wey]
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.
Word History and Origins
Origin of giveaway1
Example Sentences
When the outline of the deal was announced in May, family members of some MAX victims slammed the proposed settlement as a giveaway to Boeing.
The Post cites data showing the Kennedy Center has sold only 57% of its tickets from September to mid October, many of which are believed to be comped giveaways.
She’s expanded her wicked world into the music scene as of late, hosting ticket giveaways for major bands and music promoters —most recently, Social Distortion and Morrissey at Toyota Arena.
It’s hard to say what percentage of households will be participating in the starchy giveaway on Friday, but we seem to be reaching what could be dubbed the peak of potato.
He also posts about community members and events, such as a recent food giveaway outside of Lupitas Meat Market near Adams Boulevard and South La Salle Avenue.
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