gift-wrap

gift-wrap
gift′-wrap` or gift′wrap`
v. -wrapped, -wrap•ping, n.
1) to wrap (something) with decorative paper, etc., for presentation as a gift
2) the decorative paper, etc., with which to wrap a gift
Etymology: 1935–40

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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