English

Etymology
From give + away

Noun
giveaway

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

#:The t-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.

1. something that is obvious or apparent; something that reveals a secret

#:The frosting in his beard was a giveaway that he had been munching the cake.

Usage notes
The verb to give away, is two words.

See also
dead giveaway

zh:giveaway

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