[count] 1 : something (such as food, clothing, or money) that is given to someone who is poor
▪ He sat on the sidewalk asking for a handout. ▪ The family wasn't interested in government handouts. — see also hand out at 2hand 2 : a document that is given to people
▪ The handouts had all the major points of his speech outlined on them. ▪ advertising handouts
▪ He sat on the sidewalk asking for a handout. ▪ The family wasn't interested in government handouts. — see also hand out at 2hand
▪ The handouts had all the major points of his speech outlined on them. ▪ advertising handouts





