regift

[ree-gift]

verb (used with or without object)

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

noun

1. an unwanted gift that is given away.

Other Word Forms

• regifter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regift¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; re- + gift

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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.

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Noting that it's "deeply rooted in holiday tradition," he wonders if that's why "Fruitcake has gotten the ill reputation of being the dessert that is regifted… the first choice to be passed on."

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You can also regift an item you haven’t used if you think the person would appreciate it.

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