parting gift

English

Noun

parting gift (plural parting gifts)

  1. A gift given to someone who is leaving; a leaving present
  2. Offering given, usually as a consolation prize, to a person who is not the ultimate winner of a contest. Often used in a game show for contestants who are not the grand prize winner.
    Like a game show contestant with a parting gift. I could not believe my eyes. - Blues Traveler, Runaround

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