copeliment
A pseudo-complimentary remark directed at another person to ease their emotional response to a deficiency, failure, or negative reality, rather than to convey an honest evaluation.
After Bob killed his wife and kids in a rollover and said he couldn’t live with himself, Johnny told him he was usually a very solid drunk driver. Copeliment.
copeliment by icelandfisherman December 20, 2025
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