gifter

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Meaning · English

One who infects another with a sexually transmitted disease.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

At any given time, there are often dozens of people actively posting online ads as “chasers” or “gifters” in San Francisco and elsewhere around the nation .. Though chasers and gifters are active around the world, many see San Francisco as a kind of mecca .. apps like Grindr and Recon, as well as th

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gifter” mean?

One who infects another with a sexually transmitted disease.

Is “gifter” formal or informal?

gifter is generally slang.