backhanded gift

When you purchase someone a gift that benefits you more than them.

Jim: What did you get Molly for Christmas?
Dave: Celtics tickets!
Jim: Nice! Wait, does she like basketball?
Dave: I dunno, but I do! And it’ll be a “romantic” night out.
Jim: backhanded gift, nice dude.

by bitchpleeeeeease December 26, 2011