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Negging

Definition

Negging refers to the act of giving a backhanded compliment or making a slight insult as a means of gaining attention or undermining someone's self-confidence, often used as a technique in romantic or social interactions.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages

Noun:

• A backhanded compliment used to undermine someone's self-confidence.

Sample Sentence:

During the conversation, he frequently resorted to negging, hoping it would make him appear more desirable.

Verb:

• To give a backhanded compliment or slight insult to someone as a strategy to gain their attention.
• To use negging as a means of manipulation in social or romantic interactions.

Sample Sentence:

He tried negging her to get her attention, but it only resulted in her feeling disrespected and uninterested.

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