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Indian Giver

Definition:

An Indian giver refers to a person who gives a gift to someone but then takes it back or expects it to be returned.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. One who takes back a gift:
   • He gave me a book as a present but then asked for it back the next day. What an Indian giver!
2. One who expects a gift to be returned:
   • She donated her old clothes to charity, but now she's acting like an Indian giver by asking for them back.

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