A sweet-sounding compliment that is entirely phony.
by Dr Bunnygirl August 3, 2019
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Man 1: "Oh, what a joy. By the way, the sound...is great."
Man 2: "Good, that's good to hear."
Man 3: "Thank you for that measured compliment."
Man 2: "Good, that's good to hear."
Man 3: "Thank you for that measured compliment."
by Bros Grimm November 1, 2017
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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
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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
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“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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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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