backhanded compliment

What might at first sound like a compliment but could/should really be taken as an insult when considered in its entirety.

The Republican Senator would never desecrate the holy institution of marriage by voting to allowing gays to wed; just ask his ex.

by Anon April 19, 2005

Compliment

Something nice said about someone else, often to the "someone else" about whom the nice thing is said. Great for self-esteem.

Dan complimented Joe for being honest enough to admit that he had actually thought it was spelled 'Mientkiewich'

by Confident Lefty August 10, 2006

compliMANt

A compliMANt is a non homosexual compliment that a straight man receives from another straight man in regards to something such as looks or skills.

Jack- Hey Danny you look like you've gained a lot of muscle at the gym since you've been working out more.

Danny- Oh thanks for the compliMANt Jack.

by Donnie24 January 30, 2010

Complimentary flush

The one required toilet flush at the end of one's defecation. unlike a courtesy flush , which is not required, this is a mandatory flush in toiletry etiquette.

I wish John had used a courtesy flush so he wouldn't stink up the bathroom, but at least he remembered the complimentary flush after taking a shit.

by 1badmotha February 7, 2009

50/50 Compliment

A compliment that also has a rude insult poorly disguised within it.

Upon hearing a 50/50 Compliment, you will not know whether to say "Thanks" or "Fuck you".

Christopher: "Wow, Laura, you're hair looks much better today than it usually does".

Laura: "Uhh, Thanks for the 50/50 compliment...Go fuck yourself".

by zachary_MIDWEST November 20, 2009

Nigger Compliment

The act of giving someone a compliment on something that ordinary people deal with because they are things that need to be done. Like Chris Rock says, "Nigga's always trying to take credit for some shit that other motherfuckers do as a normal part of life. "I take care of my kids!" "You're supposed to take your kids you underachieving son of a bitch!" " I ain't NEVER been to jail!" "You ain't SUPPOSED to go to jail!"

Ashley: Hey, what are you doing?
Dave: Paying my bills online...
Ashley: That's good you're taking care of your stuff...
Dave: Ugh, you're giving me a nigger compliment...

by Yelhsa N. February 7, 2010

compliminsult

When someone gives you a compliment that can be mistaken for an insult or is intertwined with an insult. Usually, the person who gets the compliminsult will say thank you, but later will wonder if the compliminsult was meant meanly or nicely. Not to be confused with constructive criticism, in which the person wants to help the receiver improve him/herself.

-You're not as ugly as you used to be!

-You're so tall! Now all you need is some coordination and you could be the next Michael Jordan!

-Wow, that plastic surgery did wonders for you! Now all you need is a little nip tuck around the belly and youll be ready for swimsuit season!

- Person 1: Your recent weight gain really suits you!

Person 2: Uhm. Thanks for the compliment...or was that an insult?...wait a second! Why did you just give me a compliminsult?!?

by wellokiguess February 27, 2010