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Meaning of Indian giver | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person who demands the return of or takes back something that was previously given.

informal, offensive

Examples

“Mark me, he'll never take those bonds.... He gave them to you and he's not an Indian giver."”
“He was labeled an "Indian giver"—someone who gives a gift only to ask for it back.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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