Guilt Work

Doing something for someone for the sole purpose of using it to guilt them later. Commonly done by mothers.

"My wife and I got in a argument, now she wants to do my chores."
"BROO don't let her shes trynna do some guilt work.

by MemeSuply4Real August 25, 2017

Working off your guilt

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!

by Ereck Flowers February 14, 2015