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give·a·way
(gĭv′ə-wā′)n. Informal
1. An inadvertent revealing of something that is not otherwise evident or is meant to be concealed: Pulling at his ear was a giveaway that he was bluffing at cards.
2.
a. The act or an instance of giving something away or for inadequate compensation: the giveaway of free tickets to the concert; a government giveaway of offshore oil reserves to oil companies.
b. Something that is given away at no charge: giveaways like free toasters for opening a bank account.
3. A promotion or contest in which prizes are given away.
4. Sports The act or an instance of losing possession of the ball or puck to the opposing team, as by a misdirected pass.
5.
a. Legislation, such as a tax law, that benefits only one segment of the population.
b. The appropriation of natural resources or public lands for private gain.
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give•a•way
(ˈgɪv əˌweɪ)n.
1. an act or instance of giving something away.
2. something that is given away, esp. as a premium.
3. an unintentional betrayal or disclosure.
4. a radio or television program on which prizes are awarded to participants in contests, games, etc.
adj. 5. constituting a giveaway: a giveaway newspaper.
[1870–75]
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| Noun | 1. | giveaway - a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech gift - something acquired without compensation |
| 2. | giveaway - an unintentional disclosure | |
| 3. |  giveaway - a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awardsquiz program - a game show in which contestants answer questions |
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giveaway
noun sign, suggestion, hint, indication, evidence, inkling, intimation The only giveaway was the look of amusement in her eyes.
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cadeau publicitaire
giveaway
[ˈgɪvəweɪ]A. N
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giveaway
[ˈgɪvəˌweɪ]1. n (fam) her expression was a dead giveaway → le si leggeva tutto in volto
the exam was a giveaway! → l'esame è stato uno scherzo!
the exam was a giveaway! → l'esame è stato uno scherzo!
2. adj giveaway prices → prezzi mpl stracciati
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