Booby Prize (Noun)
Meaning
A prize given to one who finishes last in a contest.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The booby prize was a humorous trophy given to the contestant who came in last place in the competition.
- At the end of the game show, the host presented the booby prize to the contestant who had accumulated the fewest points.
- The booby prize was a gag gift that poked fun at the loser's lack of skill in the contest.
- In a lighthearted gesture, the organizers awarded a booby prize to the participant who finished last in the marathon.
- The booby prize was a silly certificate that the last-place finisher received as a consolation prize.