compliment insult
When someone tries to ease the blow of a criticism by delivering it after a compliment.
Lisa: "Thank you so much for doing the store site...is it up for all to see there's some typos :("
Tony: "Thanks for the compliment insult, Lisa"
Tony: "Thanks for the compliment insult, Lisa"
insult compliment
An insult used in positive context. Males usually being on the receiving end, and although the insult is used positively, often ends up being more degrading than a normal insult would be. Also used to devoid harshness from an insult. Men, don't be deceived; she doesn't actually like it that much.
"you're only 4 inches? awww that's adorable!"
classic insult compliment.
classic insult compliment.