Ryan Deerhead's definitions

backhanded compliment

An insult disguised as a compliment

"No, honey...I love yours. I don't even like them big."
"Relax, sweetie...you were perfectly adequate."
"Your haircut really slims your face."
Since Michael is a pompous prick, I think I'll give him a backhanded compliment.

by Ryan Deerhead September 6, 2006