When a boss, romantic other, friend or family member does something for you, and you have no other way of paying them back, to simply be charming and fair in other ways to pay your dues for having underappreciated them.
Kat: Jeanne, you took me back as your friend again, but I don't know, I don't know if it's healthy.
Jeanne: Look, I know you're still working off your guilt, but good things happen to people like you!
Jeanne: Look, I know you're still working off your guilt, but good things happen to people like you!
by Ereck Flowers February 14, 2015
resulting buyers remorse that ensues from purchasing a carbon fiber body part for an automobile that is expensive to the buyer, with the buyer soon realizing that said part has no effect on increasing performance /speed /power of said automobile.
guy1: I spent all my paycheck to install a carbon fiber hood, but i ain't seeing any difference.
guy1: Man ... i got serious carbon guilt.
guy2: Didn't I tell you to buy the Turbo Kit instead??? Dumb ass!!!
guy1: Man ... i got serious carbon guilt.
guy2: Didn't I tell you to buy the Turbo Kit instead??? Dumb ass!!!
by gearbox360 August 24, 2008
Your bachelor pad dad suddenly and randomly buys you lots of gifts as an apology for treating you badly.
by X0x0xo February 24, 2023
When someone, or some party, attempts to use the concept of guilt (not necessarily actual guilt) in order to manipulate a person or people, into doing something that would be against their best interest. It's a tactic of manipulation that does not require actual guilt, just the presumption of guilt. Usage of the term asserts against the rhetorical trap of implied guilt, by summarily denying the implied guilt and exposing the guilt as an intended form of control.
party a: 10 years ago you got into that accident, and I know you say it wasn't your fault, but it's probably in our best interest if we never let you drive again.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.
by zerowarranty August 16, 2024
by Rectimus Prime May 09, 2022
Someone who pays a breeder for a particular type of dog may do so seeking certain characteristics common to that breed, that may not be found taking chances with a shelter dog which often is no less loving, and in need of a home, resulting in feelings of designer dog guilt.
No kill shelter or not, your spent $3,000 on a dog when countless adorable animals in shelters, available for free no less, need a forever home? What's wrong with you?!!! Don't you have any designer dog guilt?
by ribick September 18, 2023
by reshatter November 18, 2022