Definition of "giveaway" in English

noun

1. Something that is given away or handed out for free.

   • The T-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.

2. An event at which things are given away for free.

3. The act of giving something away for free.

4. An indicator that makes something obvious or apparent.

   • Near-synonyms: clue, sign, tell
   • The frosting in his beard was a giveaway that he had been munching the cake.

adjective

1. (attributive) free of charge, at no cost.

2. (attributive, of prices) very low.