freebie

Definition

Something which is free; a giveaway or handout.

Etymology

From free + -b- (epenthetic) + -ie or free + -bie.

Example Sentences

• "I didn't buy a thing, but they were handing out some neat freebies and samples."
• "I had seen its first show when it was a freebie, but I thought it made multiples in general look silly – no one changes clothes THAT much!"
• "Oh, and one important difference with the zoo’s kid freebies is that the cutoff is 11 years old. So no tweens here, please. On the upside, parents can now inform their eager 12-year-olds that they are “too grown up” to be considered kids. I know a few of my niephlings would dig that."