regift

[ ree-gift ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to give (an unwanted gift none ) to someone else.

noun

1. an unwanted gift that is given away.

Other Words From

• re·gift·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regift¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; re- none + gift none

Example Sentences

Francis, for his part, regifted a framed image of the Madonna that he had been given, saying as soon as he received it he thought of the women at Rebibbia.

From Seattle Times

Andrea Woroch, a money-saving expert, says that if making a return isn’t possible or if you want to avoid the return fee, another option is to regift the item or sell it online.

From Seattle Times

Noting that it's "deeply rooted in holiday tradition," he wonders if that's why "Fruitcake has gotten the ill reputation of being the dessert that is regifted… the first choice to be passed on."

From Salon

You can also regift an item you haven’t used if you think the person would appreciate it.

From Seattle Times

And on that score, it’s fine enough, but destined for regifting.

From Los Angeles Times