English Explanatory Dictionary

gift that keeps on giving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something with ongoing consequences; usually, one with positive ongoing consequences.
  2. A sexually transmitted disease.

Pronunciation

en-au-gift that keeps on giving.ogg

Word forms

gift that keeps on giving gifts that keep on giving

Etymology

The disease sense is by irony.

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