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French compliment

A compliment said reluctantly through gritted teeth. Used by people when they wish to appear as if they genuinely care but secretly have zero interest in the subject. A favoured technique of narcissists to improve their image or hide their short comings at the expense of others.

French compliments can be distinguished from a standard back handed compliment by the use of a false sense of suprise (see example below)

A French compliment often ends in the person giving the compliment obtaining something they did not earn or merit.
The work looks great, I am actually fairly impressed given they have only been in for a couple of months- french compliment
by Bob irwin 77 December 10, 2020
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pay a compliment

Flatter or praise to someone.
Pay a compliment: Flatter or praise to someone.
He paid her a compliment when he told her she looked like a model
by Patoedu14 June 9, 2016
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compliments

something that everyone hates, regardless of male/female
since u hate compliments so much i'm going to start insulting u cuz that's what u love
by somethingthatreallysmells February 1, 2009
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Complimentarian

Someone who constantly insults a lover who always wants to help the person who is doing the insulting and who both truly love eachother beyond what words can say.
I just gave you a back rub, and you said I was an idiot for doing it too hard, you are such a complimentarian.
by Dennis mellenatorious November 22, 2011
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compliment

you dont get compliments, loser.
YEAH I DO
nah loser
by Benedictus Bathrolomew the 3rd January 31, 2022
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