compliment insult

When someone tries to ease the blow of a criticism by delivering it after a compliment.

Lisa: "Thank you so much for doing the store site...is it up for all to see there's some typos :("
Tony: "Thanks for the compliment insult, Lisa"

by Antoinem December 8, 2011

insult compliment

An insult used in positive context. Males usually being on the receiving end, and although the insult is used positively, often ends up being more degrading than a normal insult would be. Also used to devoid harshness from an insult. Men, don't be deceived; she doesn't actually like it that much.

"you're only 4 inches? awww that's adorable!"

classic insult compliment.

by suede vest October 15, 2009