Indian giver

/ˌɪndiən ˌgɪvər/
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Other forms: Indian givers

Definitions of Indian giver
  1. noun
    an offensive term for someone who asks you to return a present he has given you
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    type of:
    bestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter
    person who makes a gift of property
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