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handout.

An act of handing out something.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhændaʊt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhændˌaʊt/General-American
  1. An act of handing out something.

  2. An act of handing out something. An act of dealing playing cards; a deal.

    US · archaic · rare
  3. A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.

  4. A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information. Synonym of press release (“an official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized”).

  5. A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.

    derogatory · informal · often
  6. A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor. Something obtained without effort; a gift, a present.

    broadly · derogatory · informal · often
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from hand out.

adj/ˈhændaʊt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhændˌaʊt/General-American
  1. Of a thing: given out free of charge, usually by hand.

    not-comparable
  2. Of or pertaining to the giving of handouts (gifts of money or material assistance, printed sheets, etc.).

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from hand out.

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