Definition of "giveaway" []

• Informal The act or an instance of giving something away, especially the appropriation of natural resources or public lands for private gain. (noun)
• Informal Something given away at no charge, especially a premium. (noun)
• Informal Something that accidentally exposes or betrays. (noun)
• Informal A radio or television program on which prizes are given away to contestants. (noun)
• Informal Legislation, such as a tax law, that benefits only one segment of the population. (noun)

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• "Playing a crappy “ecoli” and “salmonella” filled fast food chain was quite the stretch for the all vegetarian Zen Burger, but the giveaway is the the orange and green stripes that line the walls."
• "If this giveaway is a hit, I may give away more of my oldies but goodies."
• "With films that range from 12 Monkeys to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien to Predator to Alien vs. Predator, this giveaway is the most comprehensive way to own the very best collection of Horror and Sci-fi films to date."