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Etymology
1. giveaway
noun. ['ˈgɪvəˌweɪ'] a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group.
Etymology
- away (English)
- onweg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- give (English)
- given (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Giveaway
- breakaway
- broadaway
- caraway
- caraway
- carraway
- castaway
- connaway
- donaway
- dunaway
- gallaway
- gasaway
- getaway
- greenaway
- hardaway
- hataway
- hathaway
- hideaway
- holdaway
- laraway
- layaway
How do you pronounce giveaway?
Pronounce giveaway as ˈgɪvəˌweɪ.
US - How to pronounce giveaway in American English
UK - How to pronounce giveaway in British English
Sentences with giveaway
1. Noun, singular or mass
The firmness of an avocado is a dead giveaway as to whether you should buy it or not.
2. giveaway
noun. ['ˈgɪvəˌweɪ'] an unintentional disclosure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- away (English)
- onweg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- give (English)
- given (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. giveaway
noun. ['ˈgɪvəˌweɪ'] a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- away (English)
- onweg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- give (English)
- given (Middle English (1100-1500))
