A criticism or insult disguised as a compliment.
A compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver.
Also called backhanded compliment
A compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver.
Also called backhanded compliment
Patti sees Britney wearing a sexy new dress. Patti, who really doesn't like Britney, says, "That dress is really sharp. It really makes you look so slim!" Left handed compliment: "You're fat, and that dress makes you look like you're trying to hide it."
"Boy, you're pretty hot... for a fat (or skinny) chick!" Left handed compliment: Self-explanatory
"Boy, you're pretty hot... for a fat (or skinny) chick!" Left handed compliment: Self-explanatory
by For Whom the Bell Trolls July 30, 2008
Get the left handed compliment mug.Putting oneself down to others to evoke sympathy from others especially regarding ones appearance. Typically happens after a break-up.
Fisher: "Oh my gosh, I feel so awful now..."
Sucker: "What do you mean?"
Fisher: "I mean...I just *sigh*...I don't know."
Sucker: "Seriously, what is it?"
Fisher: "I just wish I could still wear my size 0 pants."
Sucker: "No! You look so amazing right now! You're perfect and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!"
Fisher: "I guess *sigh* Thanks."
That my friends, was a prime example of compliment fishing. Don't be suckered.
Sucker: "What do you mean?"
Fisher: "I mean...I just *sigh*...I don't know."
Sucker: "Seriously, what is it?"
Fisher: "I just wish I could still wear my size 0 pants."
Sucker: "No! You look so amazing right now! You're perfect and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!"
Fisher: "I guess *sigh* Thanks."
That my friends, was a prime example of compliment fishing. Don't be suckered.
by OStateGrl08 June 11, 2006
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An insult disguised as a compliment.
A left handed compliment would be something like the following..."I like your imperfections. Without them you'd be really hot, but boring."
by NLM1992 July 2, 2009
Get the left handed compliment mug.Someone who feels to bring up how they're "ugly," or "fat" in every single conversation so that people will disagree and compliment them.
Example:
Bella: *is literally 98 pounds*
"I'm so fat!"
Shawn: "No, you're not!"
Bella: "Yes, I am! I'm so fat and ugly!"
Shawn: "Ya know what bitch? I don't give a flying fuck. You are fat and ugly then. Shut the fuck up and stop fishing for compliments."
Bella: *is literally 98 pounds*
"I'm so fat!"
Shawn: "No, you're not!"
Bella: "Yes, I am! I'm so fat and ugly!"
Shawn: "Ya know what bitch? I don't give a flying fuck. You are fat and ugly then. Shut the fuck up and stop fishing for compliments."
by Literatebadass05 September 1, 2017
Get the Fishing for compliments mug.is an insult that is disguised as, or accompanied by, a compliment, especially in situations where the belittling or condescension is intentional.
“You’re pretty for a black girl/boy”
“You’re pretty for a trans girl/boy”
This is a backhanded compliment
“You’re pretty for a trans girl/boy”
This is a backhanded compliment
by prettiestbrowngirl February 17, 2019
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Male: "I want to eat your asshole like I eat my moms chicken tendies."
Female: "Stop following me!"
Male: "My goddess, if you allow me to suck your toes I will forever be indentured under your servitude."
Female: "Fucking creep, leave me alone faggot.
Male: "Your hair looks nice today."
Female: "That's so nice! Thank you.
Female: "'Sup my nigga, hows it popping foo."
Female: "Nothing much ho, thanks for asking bitch.
-Incel
Male: "I want to eat your asshole like I eat my moms chicken tendies."
Female: "Stop following me!"
Male: "My goddess, if you allow me to suck your toes I will forever be indentured under your servitude."
Female: "Fucking creep, leave me alone faggot.
Male: "Your hair looks nice today."
Female: "That's so nice! Thank you.
Female: "'Sup my nigga, hows it popping foo."
Female: "Nothing much ho, thanks for asking bitch.
by HungryManster January 2, 2019
Get the Compliment mug.When some jackass is too afraid to say how they feel about somebody,so they use urban dictionary to do it without anyone knowing they said it.
An example of an indirect compliment would be:
Steve
The sweetest guy you will ever meet who is full of love and blah blah blah lots of random biased feelings about their imaginary boyfriend.
Seriously, if you right something like this on urban dictionary, then you are sad and pathetic.
Steve
The sweetest guy you will ever meet who is full of love and blah blah blah lots of random biased feelings about their imaginary boyfriend.
Seriously, if you right something like this on urban dictionary, then you are sad and pathetic.
by Definitely not Kyle September 11, 2016
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