spinoff

Definition

When a company's unwanted child becomes a successful adult—basically corporate nepotism that occasionally pays off. The unexpected bonus feature nobody asked for but somehow can't live without.

Example Usage

The streaming spinoff generated more revenue than the original network ever dreamed possible.

Source: Common business and finance terminology

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