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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

A specific adjective

Hi,

Is there any word ro describe a person who is asking a recipient to return something that was previously given?
I don't think it's cheapskate.

Thanks
  

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We have one which is no longer politically correct, even offensive: an Indian giver . Usage note This term is sometimes perceived as insulting to or by American Indians. However, it originally referred to their custom of giving a gift and expecting an equivalent gift in return.

— Mister Micawber

  • We have one which is no longer politically correct, even offensive: an Indian giver .
  • Usage note This term is sometimes perceived as insulting to or by American Indians.
  • However, it originally referred to their custom of giving a gift and expecting an equivalent gift in return.
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We have one which is no longer politically correct, even offensive: an Indian giver.

Usage note

This term is sometimes perceived as insulting to or by American Indians. However, it originally referred to their custom of giving a gift and expecting an equivalent gift in return.
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