Complisult
//ˈkɑmplə.sʌlt// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A backhanded compliment.
"[>Oh, and Velvetwing, about that blood test... [schwing!] Come on Velvetwing, I have no doubt you are tough enough to die silently, like a good bat.] Oh, touche, mon ami. (bows) You honor me with your complinsult. You have said many fine things, many wise things."
Verb
- 1 To compliment backhandedly.
Example
More examples"[>Oh, and Velvetwing, about that blood test... [schwing!] Come on Velvetwing, I have no doubt you are tough enough to die silently, like a good bat.] Oh, touche, mon ami. (bows) You honor me with your complinsult. You have said many fine things, many wise things."
Etymology
From blend of compliment + insult.
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