noun
giveaway
noun
1
Something handed out for free, often as a promotion.
"The store ran a giveaway to celebrate its opening."
"Free tote bags were the giveaway at the conference."
2
A clue or detail that reveals something meant to be hidden.
"His nervous laugh was a giveaway that he was lying."
How to Use Giveaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something offered for free, or a small sign that reveals a secret or lie.
Common pairings
a dead giveaway
enter a giveaway
social media giveaway
Word Forms
giveaways plural
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "give away," meaning to hand out for free or to reveal.