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Someone on AskReddit got a thread going about various tricky insults that sound like compliments. If someone says something to you with a strange smile on their face that makes it look like they're getting away with something, it could very well be a clever insult masked as a compliment. 

This fun AskReddit thread has people describing those insults that sound just like compliments. People might be out there trying to squeeze in a dig on you, through the mask of a smile and lighthearted tone. Who knows? Maybe the next time you hear one of these out in the wild, you'll do away with the passive aggressive antics, and ask the person what they really mean. Or just let it slide. 

Someone on AskReddit asked for people to share the most insulting compliments that they've ever received. Insulting compliments are a confusing predicament to find yourself in; on the one hand, someone just said something "nice" to you, but on the flip side, the nicety was paired with something else that pointed out how you were less than, in the person's eyes. Like, you're great, but not as good as everyone else in the room. 

Rob came out strong in this conversation on one of the many ridiculous dating apps. It looks like he thought he'd try an approach of giving his match some intentionally negative attention. It only ended up contributing toward Rob's ultimate downfall in the end. 

Reddit's R/ToastMe section is the opposite of R/RoastMe. Sometimes we need a break from all the spicy banter and verbal onslaughts. In this case, we have some downhearted people getting their spirits uplifted by kindness. Yay! 

Always be on your guard, pure savagery can come from the most unlikely of places. Here's a mix of slams that people endured themselves, as well as some frank witticisms to unleash on any unsuspecting dullard. For more stuff like this, here are some sweet hot insults to throw around.

These compliments inspire more questions than answers. We're not even sure if half of them were even intended to make the recipient feel good. Either way, we hope you smell as fast as you think you do.

Up your game with these totally useable compliments.