giveaway — something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/
Korean meaning: 무료로 제공되는 물품, 특히 홍보용 증정품
Korean pronunciation: **기**버웨이
Example Sentences
- The YouTuber's expensive watch in the background was a giveaway that his 'broke student' story was fake.
- The bookstore offered a free bookmark as a giveaway with every purchase.
- His accent was a complete giveaway - everyone knew he wasn't really from New York.
giveaway
NOUN//ˈɡɪvəweɪ//
something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
Staff distributes promotional giveaway items to excited shoppers at mall
The stowaway eyes the giveaway, hoping for takeaway!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1950년대에 생긴 합성어로, 'give'(주다)와 'away'(멀리)가 합쳐져서 '무료로 나눠주는 것'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The YouTuber's expensive watch in the background was a giveaway that his 'broke student' story was fake.”
“The bookstore offered a free bookmark as a giveaway with every purchase.”
“His accent was a complete giveaway - everyone knew he wasn't really from New York.”
“I got this luxury car at a giveaway price because the owner needed cash urgently.”
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