east indian giver 

To give a non material object to some one ans ask for it back. E.i Idea

Tony had a great idea for a new blender and gave his idea to James, but Tony saw the profit in that and asked for his idea back!

east indian giver by KrakpoT August 30, 2005

East Indian Giver 

"Indian giver" is a pejorative expression used to describe a person who gives a "gift" and later wants it back or who expects something of equivalent worth in return for the item.

"East Indian giver" is when somebody receives a gift, and then in turn gifts the original giver a small piece of the original gift received.

For Joes birthday, Steve bought him a 30pk of Joes favorite beer as a birthday gift. A week later, for Steves wedding, Joe gave 1 of the beers out of the same 30pk to Steve as a gift.

Joe is an East Indian Giver

East Indian Giver by hibbityjibbity January 8, 2024