Definition

an Indian giver: a person who gives a gift but expects to get it back idiom
Note that this expression refers to a racial stereotype and may be considered offensive.
  • "Don't be such an Indian giver."
  • "You of all people should know that "Indian giver" isn't an acceptable term."

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