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lazy compliment

Well intentioned, but flat, dull and half-baked expression of admiration.
Sally was disappointed by her date's multiple lazy compliments.

"Your middle is one of my tops, babe."
by hbat66 September 26, 2009
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Sneak self-congratulation compliment

When someone leaves what seems like a nice, innocent comment but is actually a sneaky way of congratulating themselves. Usually for something that doesn't deserve congratulations.
This comment left on a soundtrack that was used in the Umbrella Academy series:
Sneak self-congratulation compliment: "Thank you umbrella academy for reintroducing this to the next generation."

It seems like an innocent comment, but is actually a way for the commenter to congratulate themselves for knowing the soundtrack before it was in the series. The commenter also believes that they are better than the people who are just now discovering it, and that he/she should get a reward for knowing the song for a longer period of time.
by TaiChiTony July 10, 2019
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compliment survivor

Kind of person who overreacts an everyday compliment like "you look amazing", says it's inconvenient and inappropriate and/or goes full Karen about it until the other person regrets being born / having said a word.
Oh no, he said "beautiful"? How dare he!... Honey, stay strong. You're still here. You're a compliment survivor.
by Egalion October 9, 2021
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Shoe Compliment

When somebody gives you the exact same compliment. Seemingly pointless, as in telling somebody you like one shoe and then another.
"I like your shirt" "Thanks, I like yours," "Shoe Compliment!"
by loveyourselfsomuch November 28, 2022
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Trojan Compliment

A Trojan Compliment is a nice looking compliment on the surface but whose only aim is to manipulate you.

It's more insidious than a back-handed compliment in the way that you don't really realize it's a critic.

The Trojan Complimenter then waits for you to confess it's not as it looks, or he will "realize" it's not as he thought and pretend to be disappointed and use it to get more concessions from you.
Car Buyer: "wow man, not a single scratch I love how you kept this car so perfect, I like that"
Car Seller: "well, thanks, there's just one small scratch over here.. "

Car Buyer: (sad face) "Oh, I see... It is a bit visible. Well, tell you what, let's 1k off the price and I'll take it anyway.

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Joe: "How did you learn those that Trojan Compliment technique man"

Me: "ThePowerMoves.com man, it's wicked"
by Mandrake99 June 12, 2017
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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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