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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFreebie
/ˈfriː.bi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An item given free of charge, often as a promotional tool.
"At the event, attendees received a freebie bag filled with samples and coupons." - 2
A complimentary item or service offered to encourage customer loyalty.
"The restaurant offered a freebie dessert to customers who signed up for their newsletter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'freebie' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, derived from the word 'free' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie', suggesting something small or trivial that is given away without charge. It reflects a cultural trend of promotional giveaways in marketing.
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cadeau promotionnel
Transliteration: ka-deu pro-mo-syon-el
"Les participants ont reçu un cadeau promotionnel rempli d'échantillons."
Geschenk
Transliteration: ge-shenk
"Die Gäste erhielten ein Geschenk als Dankeschön für ihre Teilnahme."
omaggio
Transliteration: o-maj-jo
"I partecipanti hanno ricevuto un omaggio durante l'evento."
regalo promocional
Transliteration: re-ga-lo pro-mo-cio-nal
"Los asistentes recibieron un regalo promocional al registrarse."
brinde
Transliteration: brin-de
"Os participantes ganharam um brinde ao se inscreverem."
उपहार
Transliteration: uphaar
"कार्यक्रम में भाग लेने वालों को उपहार दिया गया।"
赠品
Transliteration: zèngpǐn
"参与者获得了赠品作为感谢。"
경품
Transliteration: gyeongpum
"참가자들은 경품을 받았습니다."
無料品
Transliteration: muryouhin
"参加者には無料品が配られました。"
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