mercy compliment

when a person says something that seems like the beginings of a compliment but then just leaves it open ended and very uncomfortable.

"hi how are you?"
"i'm pretty good."
"you dyed your hair."
...
...
...
"uhh yep"
(turns to friend)
"talk about the epitome of a mercy compliment"

by holymoleydood October 9, 2009

saccharine compliment

A sweet-sounding compliment that is entirely phony.

She landed a most saccharine compliment that was bought hook, line and sinker.

by Dr Bunnygirl August 3, 2019

Catfishing for compliments

When someone lacking in confidence creates a hotter online persona to get attention from the opposite sex.

Morgan had low self esteem so she made a fake profile using her gorgeous cousin Heather's pics and went catfishing for compliments.

by Drinny5 September 6, 2013

Compliment Whore

A person who knows they are good at something, yet tells people they're shit just so others will tell them they are good.

Girl: (draws picture like picasso) 'ugh i suck at drawing'
Guy: 'Bish whet? You're such a compliment whore'

by Shaniqua_biatch December 17, 2015

Compliment Catgirl Day

After Bully Catgirl Day your local catgirl may get sad so then you have to compliment them instead
November 15th is Compliment Catgirl Day

"Hey did you know that today is compliment catgirl day?"
Yeah, I did know that! I'm on my 5th one"

by not-a-furry-i-swear November 14, 2021

Measured compliment

A vague and insincere compliment used to be polite in a case of something awful, i.e. a terrible play, song, art piece, et cetera.

Man 1: "Oh, what a joy. By the way, the sound...is great."
Man 2: "Good, that's good to hear."
Man 3: "Thank you for that measured compliment."

by Bros Grimm November 1, 2017

compliment sandwich

When someone tries to ease the blow of a criticism by delivering it between two insincere compliments.

Scot: "Liza, I love your hair. Your work sucks. Where did you get that sweater?"
Liza: Thanks for the compliment sandwich, Scot.

by Liza B. February 10, 2008