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freebie

 

[ ˈfriːbi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online promotions

Something given for free, typically as a promotional gift or incentive.

Synonyms

complimentary item, free sample, giveaway

Examples of usage

  • Download this app and get a freebie!
  • The store was offering freebies with every purchase.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A free drink or meal received as part of a deal or promotion.

Synonyms

complimentary meal, free drink

Examples of usage

  • I got a freebie with my burger at the restaurant.
  • The bar was handing out freebies to customers.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

Something obtained without effort or payment.

Synonyms

benefit, bonus, perk

Examples of usage

  • She always manages to get freebies wherever she goes.
  • His job comes with a lot of freebies like concert tickets.

Translations

Translations of the word "freebie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brinde

🇮🇳 मुफ़्त वस्तु

🇩🇪 Werbegeschenk

🇮🇩 barang gratis

🇺🇦 безкоштовний подарунок

🇵🇱 darmówka

🇯🇵 無料のもの

🇫🇷 cadeau gratuit

🇪🇸 regalo gratis

🇹🇷 bedava şey

🇰🇷 공짜

🇸🇦 هدية مجانية

🇨🇿 dárek zdarma

🇸🇰 darček zdarma

🇨🇳 免费赠品

🇸🇮 brezplačno darilo

🇮🇸 ókeypis gjöf

🇰🇿 тегін сый

🇬🇪 უფასო საჩუქარი

🇦🇿 pulsuz hədiyyə

🇲🇽 regalo gratis

Etymology

The term 'freebie' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'free' and the suffix '-bie' indicating a small object or gift. It gained popularity in the context of promotions and giveaways, becoming a commonly used term in informal language to refer to something received for free or without effort.

See also: free, freed, freedom, freefall, freefaller, freefalling, freeing, freelancer, freely, freeway.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,067, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.