Definition of Left-handed compliment

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

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Left-handed Compliment

left(p)
left, right and center
left, right and centre
left-click
left-clicked
left-clicking
left-clicks
left-drag
left-footed
left-footer
left-hand
left-hand(a)
left-hand drive
left-hand path
left-handed
left-handed compliment (current term)
left-handed pitcher
left-handed specialist
left-handedness
left-hander
left-handers
left-luggage office
left-luggage offices
left-of-center
left-of-centre
left-over
left-sided appendicitis
left-sided heart failure
left-sidedness
left-slanting

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