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

While she acknowledged that Black Angelenos face higher rates of homelessness, Abdullah argued that the mayor was simply “regifting” the federal funds.

From Los Angeles Times

If not, consider regifting it or cashing it out at a reduced rate at resale sites like CardPool.com and Raise.com.

From New York Times

This sum of course leaves out the many unwanted gifts that are regifted, ignored, sold, donated or thrown away.

From Salon