“Backhanded compliment” in Japanese
Short answer
Backhanded compliment in Japanese is “褒め殺し” (homegoroshi). Full meaning: mockery by means of excessive praise, damning with lavish praise, backhanded compliment.
Other ways to say “Backhanded compliment” in Japanese
ほめ殺し
homegoroshi mockery by means of excessive praise, damning with lavish praise, backhanded compliment
ホメ殺し
homegoroshi mockery by means of excessive praise, damning with lavish praise, backhanded compliment
誉め殺し
homegoroshi mockery by means of excessive praise, damning with lavish praise, backhanded compliment
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