booby prizes
Awards for last
A booby prize is a joke award given to whoever finishes last or performs worst in a competition.
The term comes from booby meaning a stupid person—the prize mocks the recipient as the biggest fool.
Sometimes given affectionately at casual events: The slowest runner got a booby prize—a pair of old sneakers.
- parting giftPresent given at departure
- charity raffleLottery supporting good causes
- participation trophyAward for mere involvement
- dudFailed device or effort
- losersUnsuccessful competitors
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