Regift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiˈɡɪft/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Regift is a verb meaning (informal) A gift which has been given to a second or subsequent recipient.
Meaning
(informal) A gift which has been given to a second or subsequent recipient.
More Meanings
- (ditransitive, informal) To give something as a gift which the giver previously received as a gift; to give to a person something previously received as a gift.
Example Sentences
Be upfront when giving the re-gifted item.
But before you do any real regifting, you need to learn the rules.
Don't tell the person who is receiving the gift that he/she is being regifted.
Fortunately, I'd brought a selection of consolation prizes, Christmas regifts all, and so Ritchie the stranded F-250 driver became the recipient of a very nice scented candle.
Word Forms
- regifts
- regifting
- regifted
- re-gift
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include regive, begift, gift, return, trade, engift.
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