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De-compliment

A term used to discredit a compliment.
Why did you de-compliment my compliment by saying my cooking was good, but not as good as your moms.
by Originalmaker October 2, 2020
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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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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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clapliment

remarking something good about someone or something while striking together the palms of your hands together repeatedly.
John claplimented Craig as he finished his best man's speech
by CMAC0622 December 23, 2014
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complimeant

when your friend is insulted about your remark but you only meant well.
Friend: What did you mean by that!!?
You! Hey!! it was a complimeant
by blatheringbill March 3, 2017
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