Definition: (noun): Dropping fat stacks on jewelry/flowers/gaming consoles after a nuclear fight INSTEAD of saying “I fucked up, let’s talk.” The shiny distraction avoids accountability like a pro. Why it’s toxic: Gifts ≠ growth. It’s emotional bribery that replaces “I’m sorry” with “Shut up.” The price tag just measures how badly they dodged the real issue.
Example: “After screaming that her friends are trash, Mike showed up with Guilt Gifting: diamond earrings. Now she can’t call him toxic while sparkling!”