Giveaway

Origin

give + away

Full definition of giveaway

Noun

1. something that is given away or handed out for freeThe t-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
2. something that is obvious or apparent; something that reveals a secretThe frosting in his beard was a giveaway that he had been munching the cake.

Usage notes

The verb to give away, is two words.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• dead giveaway