left-handed compliment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.

Pronunciation

En-au-left-handed compliment.ogg

Word forms

left-handed compliment left-handed compliments
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