What is Left Handed Compliment?


1.

A criticism or insult disguised as a compliment.

A compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver.

Also called backhanded compliment

Patti sees Britney wearing a sexy new dress. Patti, who really doesn't like Britney, says, "That dress is really sharp. It really makes you look so slim!" Left handed compliment: "You're fat, and that dress makes you look like you're trying to hide it."

"Boy, you're pretty hot... for a fat (or skinny) chick!" Left handed compliment: Self-explanatory

See compliment, insult, hot, unflattering, dis

2.

An insult disguised as a compliment.

A left handed compliment would be something like the following..."I like your imperfections. Without them you'd be really hot, but boring."

See left, handed, compliment, insult, wrapped, up, in, one


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