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1. An insult disguised as a compliment, originating from The Simpons episode Father Knows Worst. The disguise can be very obvious or very subtle. > Example unsult: "Lenny, it takes a lot of courage to wear suspenders while you're not performing in the circus." Source: ecdict

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circus compliment courage disguise disguised episode example father insult knows lot obvious originating performing subtle suspenders takes wear while worst

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