adj · noun · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈhændaʊt/
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General-American:/ˈhændˌaʊt/
CMU ARPABET:HH AE1 N D AW2 T
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Of a thing: given out free of charge, usually by hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning 2
Of or pertaining to the giving of handouts (gifts of money or material assistance, printed sheets, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 3
An act of handing out something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
An act of handing out something.
An act of dealing playing cards; a deal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, archaic, rare
Topics: card-games, games
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noun
Meaning 5
A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
Synonym of press release (“an official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: press release
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 7
A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal, often
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Synonyms: bonsella
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noun
Meaning 8
A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.
Something obtained without effort; a gift, a present.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, derogatory, informal, often
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