A great book. Takes place sometime in the future, in a utopia. This community has no diversity or difference among its residents. Later it is realized to be a dystopia, for the way they "release" (execute) some of the citizens, for population control reasons. (Oops! Did I just spoil it? Sorry!)
Jonas, a member of the community, is chosen to work under the Giver. He is a man who stores all memories of sadness and strife. Later in the book, he tries to reform the community by running away, releasing all his kept memories, so the citizens can learn from them.
verb
This definition (not the noun 'giver' which means 'one who gives') is a North American word meaning to 'go hard' at something. Usually refers to (but not limited to) drinking, fast driving, partying, working, and possibly sex. Mostly used by Canadians; probably a short form of 'give 'er shit' meaning give it some gas, or put some muscle behind it!
(n.) Name given to an image of a man with a grossly elongated penis (see Priapus and Fertility god) that appeared on the original Goatse.cx page. It is a joke of sorts, the inference being that Goatse is "the taker."
giver(verb): to give your all; to get completely hardcore on/about something; to party extremely hard; to indulge in numerous fun activities simultaneously.
Its your buddy's stag or something and you just shotgunned 2 in a row.
Best man: Alright lets go buddy time to giver, 1 more.
Guy about to be married: OK!!
*They shotgun*
Almost married dude yacks then says: I fuckin gaver and thats all that counts!