Wikipedia

Telling a man something even though it is blantantly untrue so that he can feel smart.

Husband: Oh, I got fired from my teaching job today. I must be awful.

Wife: Aww, I'm sorry baby. You're not awful. In fact, you're the smartest man I know!

Husand: Really?

Wife: Absolutely

*husband leaves. wife takes out cell phone and calls friend*

Wife: I just gave my husband a Wikipedia and I feel great because now he's so happy!