- an act or instance of giving something away.
- something that is given away, especially as a gift or premium: A pocket calculator was offered as a giveaway with every new subscription to the magazine.
- a radio or television program on which prizes are given away to contestants in a question-and-answer game.
- a tax law or other legislation designed to benefit one segment of the population, one area or state, etc.: a giveaway that benefited only the very rich.
- an unscrupulous deal, especially one that benefits some while defrauding others.
- any careless loss of possession of a ball, puck, etc., or other offensive lapse that leads to a score by the opponent.
- constituting a giveaway: a giveaway newspaper.
- to donate or bestow as a gift, prize, etc
- to sell very cheaply
- to reveal or betray (esp in the phrases give the game or show away)
- to fail to use (an opportunity) through folly or neglect
- to present (a bride) formally to her husband in a marriage ceremony
- to give up or abandon (something)
- a betrayal or disclosure of information, esp when unintentional
- something given, esp with articles on sale, at little or no charge to increase sales, attract publicity, etc
- journalism another name for freesheet
- a radio or television programme characterized by the award of money and prizes
- (modifier)
- very cheap (esp in the phrase giveaway prices)
- free of charge
