Definitions from Wiktionary (left-handed compliment)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) A complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) A complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.
Similar:
backhanded compliment,
dubious compliment,
backward compliment,
poisonous compliment,
backwards compliment,
poisoned compliment,
miscompliment,
backhandedness,
misword,
cheap shot,
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