regift

American  

[ree-gift] / riˈgɪft /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to give (an unwantedgift ) to someone else.

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noun

1. an unwanted gift that is given away.

Other Word Forms

• regifter noun

Etymology

Origin of regift

First recorded in 1995–2000; re- + gift

Example Sentences

More shoppers are regifting or considering giving homemade gifts, the Deloitte survey found.

From Los Angeles Times

How to ensure the wine you choose will actually please its recipient and not be promptly regifted to somebody else?

From The Wall Street Journal

The end of the year marks the return of eggnog and latkes, gifting and regifting — and holiday-themed shows to bask in tradition, communal spirit and, yes, fun.

From New York Times

Francis, for his part, regifted a framed image of the Madonna that he had been given, saying as soon as he received it he thought of the women at Rebibbia.

From Seattle Times

Andrea Woroch, a money-saving expert, says that if making a return isn’t possible or if you want to avoid the return fee, another option is to regift the item or sell it online.

From Seattle Times