giveaway

/ˌgɪvəˈweɪ/
/ˈgɪvəweɪ/
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Other forms: giveaways

Definitions of giveaway
  1. noun
    a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
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    type of:
    gift
    something acquired without compensation
  2. noun
    a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
    synonyms: game show
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    types:
    quiz program
    a game show in which contestants answer questions
    type of:
    broadcast, program, programme
    a radio or television show
  3. noun
    an unintentional disclosure
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    type of:
    disclosure, revealing, revelation
    the act of making something evident
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