Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Food, clothing, or money given to the needy.
- noun A folder or leaflet circulated free of charge.
- noun A sheet or sheets of paper containing topical information, distributed to people attending a speech, lecture, or meeting.
- noun A prepared news or publicity release.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In hand-ball, hand-tennis, and similar sports, the condition of the game when the striker is out and the players change places.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun money or an object given in or as in a charitable gesture; -- also used of government disbursements to individuals for welfare.
- noun a printed circular distributed gratis, usually for political or advertising purposes.
- noun a printed statement distributed, usually to the news media.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
worksheet ,leaflet , orpamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use. - noun A gift to the poor or needy.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb give to several people
- noun giving money or food or clothing to a needy person
- noun an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
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Examples
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Many Republicans have opposed the plan, which they call a handout for irresponsible homeowners and unscrupulous lenders.
Home Help 2008
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I personally feel a handout is do demean ones character in this case.
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Asking someone for a $20 handout is obscene and unethical, as in Narrative's case (and I think we can all agree on that), but what are your feelings on these nominal fees certain magazines nowadays require?
Do Not Submit to Narrative Magazine Hal Duncan 2009
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Freddie Mac on Wednesday requested another $10.6 billion handout from the federal government.
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Yes, it's purely anecdotal, but I couldn't help but notice how many rich people at the upscale event were clamoring for, dare I say it, a free pass in other words, a handout.
Daniel Cubias: Notes From a Party for Rich People Daniel Cubias 2011
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In Saudi Arabia, the response might be termed "handout and crackdown."
An Arab Spring in Their Step Gerard Baker 2011
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The people really for it are the ones just wanting a handout from the government, the rest of us are already PAYING for healthcare either in the form of insurance or out of our pockets (BY CHOICE) as it is.
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One place I will direct parents for information, not listed on the handout, is Anime News Network.
Ed at Otakon — Thursday and Friday » Manga Worth Reading 2009
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Anyone with a crappy car can get a free handout from the rich taxpayers to upgrade their ride.
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Yes, it's purely anecdotal, but I couldn't help but notice how many rich people at the upscale event were clamoring for, dare I say it, a free pass in other words, a handout.
Daniel Cubias: Notes From a Party for Rich People Daniel Cubias 2011
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