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give-away

give-away is the alternative form of giveaway.

Meaning of giveaway

Noun

giveaway (plural giveaways)

  1. Something that is given away or handed out for free.
    • The T-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
    Synonyms:
    freebie
  2. An event at which things are given away for free.
    • In this giveaway a person who has had something special happen to him gives gifts to others around him, so that they can share in his feelings.1987, Sun Bear, Edward B. Weinstock, The Path of Power, page 233
  3. The act of giving something away for free.
    • Frankly, I think extension of this policy to the nation through the Eisenhower administration policy of 'partnership' with private power monopoly would be the most colossal giveaway in history — 20 or 30 times as big as Teapot Dome or Tideland Oil.1955, Ammunition - Volume 13, page 30
  4. An indicator that makes something obvious or apparent.
    • Near-synonyms: clue, sign, tell
    Synonyms:
    clue, sign, tell

See all 6 meanings of giveaway

Forms of give-away

pluralgive-aways

Origin of give-away

Deverbal from give away.

Phrases with give-away

Questions about give-away

What is give-away the alternative form of?
Give-away is the alternative form of giveaway.

Words near give-away in the dictionary

  1. give your head a wobble
  2. give zero fucks
  3. give-and-go
  4. give-and-gos
  5. give-and-take
  6. give-away
  7. give-away shop
  8. give-away shops
  9. give-aways
  10. give-up
  11. give-ups

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