freebie — 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): /ˈfriːbi/
Example Sentences
- I only went to the conference for the freebies, but ended up learning a lot!
- The tech company's freebies included branded USB drives and coffee mugs.
- My grandmother collects freebies like they're precious treasures.
freebie
NOUN[/ˈfriːbi/]
something given free of charge, especially as a promotional item
The barista handed her a freebie cookie with her morning coffee.
My freebie Frisbee is stuck in the tree!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Freebie originated in 20th-century American slang as a combination of the adjective 'free' and the informal diminutive suffix '-ie'. The term emerged colloquially to describe something given or received at no cost.
Breakdown
free (costing nothing) + -ie (informal diminutive suffix denoting familiarity or casual reference).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I only went to the conference for the freebies, but ended up learning a lot!”
“The tech company's freebies included branded USB drives and coffee mugs.”
“My grandmother collects freebies like they're precious treasures.”
“The airline offers various freebies to first-class passengers.”
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