spring-roll compliment: n. a compliment suspiciously wrapped. Unaccepted compliment due to cautious distrust of someone or something.
by Bloody Black Bart November 22, 2011
Get the spring-roll compliment mug.Spanish phrase meaning 'sizzling' or 'piping hot', used commonly when referring to one's beauty. It can also be used when referring to how god darn spicy something is.
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An insult disguised as a compliment
"No, honey...I love yours. I don't even like them big."
"Relax, sweetie...you were perfectly adequate."
"Your haircut really slims your face."
Since Michael is a pompous prick, I think I'll give him a backhanded compliment.
"Relax, sweetie...you were perfectly adequate."
"Your haircut really slims your face."
Since Michael is a pompous prick, I think I'll give him a backhanded compliment.
by Ryan Deerhead September 6, 2006
Get the backhanded compliment mug.A statement phrased like a compliment that is actually more condescending than flattering, generally coming from a beautiful French woman.
"You speak French very well, for an American."
"I just love the way you embrace your round figure when you dance."
"You must have a fantastic metabolism. I would never be able to eat such a big dessert."
"How daring of you to wear such a lively color."
"Marie just told me my bag was 'interesting.' I'm pretty sure that was a French compliment."
"I just love the way you embrace your round figure when you dance."
"You must have a fantastic metabolism. I would never be able to eat such a big dessert."
"How daring of you to wear such a lively color."
"Marie just told me my bag was 'interesting.' I'm pretty sure that was a French compliment."
by Boules May 30, 2008
Get the French compliment mug.When you are mentioning something you did, something you are wearing, etc. to make someone else give you a compliment for it.
The following are examples of "To Fish for a Compliment":
Her: Oh, I'm so tired of baking. These cinnamon rolls took me all day to make.
Him: And they sure do taste wonderful!
Her: I guess I fished for that compliment.
One girl to her friend: I was so lucky to get this sweater on sale last Thursday.
The friend: It looks great on you!
Husband: Man, I'm tired of changing tires on all our cars.
Wife: Thank you so much for doing it. I really appreciate it.
Her: Oh, I'm so tired of baking. These cinnamon rolls took me all day to make.
Him: And they sure do taste wonderful!
Her: I guess I fished for that compliment.
One girl to her friend: I was so lucky to get this sweater on sale last Thursday.
The friend: It looks great on you!
Husband: Man, I'm tired of changing tires on all our cars.
Wife: Thank you so much for doing it. I really appreciate it.
by corpisal.delictimus December 18, 2009
Get the To Fish for a Compliment mug.When someone essentially insults themself in order to get sympathy from other people. A flirting tactic used by many girls.
Guy: Hi, what's wrong?
Girl: *sigh* I look awful today!
Guy: No you don't! You look absolutely wonderful!
Girl: No, I don't. Stop being nice.
Guy: I'm serious, you do! You're the most beautiful girl in the world, you couldn't look better!
Girl: I guess... but I'm stupid.
Guy: No you're not! You're 50 million times smarter than me!
... and this compliment fishing goes on. Don't fall for it, guys. It usually leads you to a girl who will dump you unless you compliment their every move and become their slave.
Girl: *sigh* I look awful today!
Guy: No you don't! You look absolutely wonderful!
Girl: No, I don't. Stop being nice.
Guy: I'm serious, you do! You're the most beautiful girl in the world, you couldn't look better!
Girl: I guess... but I'm stupid.
Guy: No you're not! You're 50 million times smarter than me!
... and this compliment fishing goes on. Don't fall for it, guys. It usually leads you to a girl who will dump you unless you compliment their every move and become their slave.
by MrCuddles September 22, 2006
Get the Compliment fishing mug.1. Arguably the worst music video ever.
2. Appalling waste of money and life.
3. General lack of talent/ a desperate attempt to become the Undergrad Paris Hilton, despite the misfortune of Rojo's inability to dance without her eyes crossing.
4. Insult to redheaded people, Queen's University, and the music industry.
5. Failure to realise that "paid", "game", and "VIP" do not rhyme.
2. Appalling waste of money and life.
3. General lack of talent/ a desperate attempt to become the Undergrad Paris Hilton, despite the misfortune of Rojo's inability to dance without her eyes crossing.
4. Insult to redheaded people, Queen's University, and the music industry.
5. Failure to realise that "paid", "game", and "VIP" do not rhyme.
by public0pinion February 13, 2008
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