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Definition of giveaway

giveaway

/ˈɡɪv.ə.weɪ/
give · a · way
Plural:giveaways
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giveaway Lexical Profile

giveaway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Something that inadvertently reveals or betrays a secret, hidden truth, or concealed emotion.

Example

"His nervous laughter was a dead giveaway that he was hiding something from the committee."

2

Something given away free of charge, especially for promotional purposes.

Example

"The company hosted a social media giveaway to attract new customers to its product line."

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• adjective

1

Offered free of charge or sold at an extremely low price.

Example

"The store cleared out its remaining summer inventory at giveaway prices."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the solid compound noun and adjective 'giveaway' with the two-word phrasal verb 'give away' (as in 'to give away a secret').

• Nearby Words

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give
giveaway
giveback
given
giver

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giveaway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giveaway
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