GIVEAWAY


Meaning of GIVEAWAY in English

/giv"euh way'/ , n.

1. an act or instance of giving something away.

2. something that is given away, esp. as a gift or premium: A pocket calculator was offered as a giveaway with every new subscription to the magazine.

3. a radio or television program on which prizes are given away to contestants in a question-and-answer game.

4. 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.

5. an unscrupulous deal, esp. one that benefits some while defrauding others.

6. Sports. any careless loss of possession of a ball, puck, etc., or other offensive lapse that leads to a score by the opponent.

adj.

7. constituting a giveaway: a giveaway newspaper.

[ 1870-75, Amer.; n. use of v. phrase give away ]

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