Native American giver

noun

Synonym of Indian giver.

Meanings

nounNative American giver (plural Native American givers)

plural Native American givers

  1. offensiveSynonym of Indian giver.

    Synonyms: Indian giver

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of Indian giver.

Origin

Modern adaptation of Indian giver, making ironic use of the more acceptable term Native American.

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APA

Native American giver. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Native%20American%20giver

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“Native American giver.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Native%20American%20giver. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Native American giver,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Native%20American%20giver.

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