give-away
Something distributed free
A give-away is something distributed free, often as promotion: The company handed out tote bags as give-aways.
It also means a revealing sign that betrays something hidden: His nervous laugh was a dead give-away.
In sports, a give-away is an unforced turnover of possession.
Also spelled giveaway.
Revealing indicator
indicator · betrayal · slip · blunder · disclosure · exposure · tell · signal
Organized competitive event
- sweepstakesPrize contest decided randomly
- raffleLottery for prizes
- prizeReward for winning
- drawingMarks forming a picture
lottery · competition · campaign · discount · coupon · voucher · deal · offer
Free or expressing praise
- gratisAt no expense
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
- sampleSubset for study
- swagStolen goods, slang
goodie · perk · bonus · comp · premium · token · favor · lagniappe
Entry or confession
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- divulgenceAct of making known
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
revelation · expose · truth-telling · slip-up · blurt · indiscretion
Voluntary charitable gift
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
fundraiser · humanitarian · volunteer · aid · relief · welfare · contribution · patronage
telltale
Revealing indicator
sign · indicator · betrayal · slip · blunder · disclosure · exposure · tell · signal · leak
contest
Organized competitive event
- sweepstakesPrize contest decided randomly
- raffleLottery for prizes
- prizeReward for winning
drawing · lottery · competition · campaign · discount · coupon · voucher · deal · offer · bargain
complimentary
Free or expressing praise
swag · goodie · perk · bonus · comp · premium · token · favor · lagniappe · door-prize
admission
Entry or confession
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- divulgenceAct of making known
unburdening · revelation · expose · truth-telling · slip-up · blurt · indiscretion
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- generosityReadiness to give freely
nonprofit · fundraiser · humanitarian · volunteer · aid · relief · welfare · contribution · patronage · sponsorship
give-awaypurchase
Goods obtained for payment
sale · luxury good · money-maker · cash cow · profit center
give-awayacquisition
Act of obtaining something
buy-back · repossession · confiscation · seizure · retrieval
give-awaycover-up
Hiding wrongdoing from public
concealment · secret · deception · disguise · smoke screen