English Explanatory Dictionary

complisult

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A backhanded compliment.
verb
  1. To compliment backhandedly.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑmplə.sʌlt/ /ˈkɒmplɪ.sʌlt/

Word forms

complisult complisults complisulting complisulted

Etymology

From blend of compliment + insult.

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