parting gift
A 'parting gift' is a token of appreciation or consolation given to someone who is leaving a place, group, or event.
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Definition
B2Social Gatherings
(general)A present given to someone as they leave, often to show appreciation or say farewell.
Example
- She received a beautiful necklace as a parting gift from her colleagues.
- As a parting gift, they gave him a photo album filled with memories.
B2Competitions
(general, informal)A consolation prize given to a contestant who does not win the main prize.
Example
- Even though he didn't win the game show, he received a parting gift of a home appliance.
- The runners-up were given parting gifts as a token of appreciation.
C1Conflict
(figurative)A final act of aggression or insult from someone who is leaving.
Example
- As a parting gift, he left a scathing review on their website.
- Her last email was a parting gift, filled with criticisms.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "parting gift":
gift that keeps on givingpart waysgift giverparty favordoor prize