noun
Meaning 1
A gift given to someone who is leaving; a leaving present.
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Phrase guide
parting gift
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noun
Meaning 2
An offering given, usually as a consolation prize, to a person who is not the ultimate winner of a contest. Often used in a game show for contestants who are not the grand prize winner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Like a game show contestant with a parting gift. I could not believe my eyes. - Blues Traveler, Runaround
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noun
Meaning 3
A final attack or insult by a departing enemy.
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: läksiäislahja — gift given to someone who is leaving
- German: Abschiedsgeschenk — gift given to someone who is leaving
- Spanish: regalo de despedida — gift given to someone who is leaving
- Swedish: avskedspresent — gift given to someone who is leaving
- Turkish: veda hediyesi — gift given to someone who is leaving