regift
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //riˈɡɪft//
KK: /riˈɡɪft/
noun
Definition
A present that someone received and then gives to another person instead of keeping it.
Example
She decided to regift the sweater she got for her birthday to her friend.
Conversation
I got a strange gift for my birthday this year.
Oh really? What was it?
It was a regift from my cousin, and I could tell it wasn't new.
That's funny! At least you know it's not just you getting random gifts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gift
present
offering
Antonyms
giftless
deprivation
loss
verb
Definition
To give away something that you received as a gift to someone else.
Example
After receiving a sweater that didn't fit, I decided to regift it to my sister.
Tense Forms
Past: regifted
Past Participle: regifted
Conversation
I received this sweater for my birthday, but it's not really my style.
You should totally regift it to someone who would appreciate it more.
That's a good idea! I know my sister would love it.
Root Explanation
Regift → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "gift" (from Old Norse *gift*, meaning a present or something given). The word "regift" means to give a gift again, typically something received from someone else.
Memory Tip
Think of giving a 'gift' again ('re-') to someone else — that's what regift means.
Visually Confused Words
foregift
resift
relift
begift
rift
reit
reif
reft