booby prize

A booby prize is a joke prize usually given in recognition of a terrible performance or last-place finish. A person who finishes last, for example, may receive a booby prize such as a worthless coin.

you finish last, you get the booby prize

by March 21, 2016

booby prize

A prize given as a joke to the last-place winner of a race or competition. Sometimes jokingly coveted as an object of pride.

Brandon can't sing. He won the booby prize at the school talent show two years in a row. He has the trophies displayed on his shelf.

by SoCalMom April 15, 2016