backhanded compliment

Speech parts

1. backhanded compliment - Noun

2. backhanded compliment - Phrase

Meaning

backhanded compliment (plural backhanded compliments)

(idiomatic) An insult disguised as a compliment; a compliment which can be interpreted as an insult.

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Synonyms

asteism left-handed compliment poisoned compliment dubious compliment poisonous compliment

Words in the phrase

backhanded compliment

Close letter words and terms

backhand shot backhand stroke backhanded backhandedly backhandedness backhander