verb
Internet Slang
negging
NEG-ing · verb · slang
Giving backhanded compliments to undermine someone's confidence.
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Definitions
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A manipulative tactic of paying someone a subtly insulting 'compliment' to lower their self-esteem and make them seek your approval. Associated with pickup-artist culture.
“He said 'you're pretty for someone with your haircut,' classic negging.”
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negging In A Sentence
He said 'you're pretty for someone with your haircut,' classic negging.
Origin & Usage
From 'negative'; popularized by pickup-artist communities in the 2000s.
Variants
neg
People Also Ask
What does 'negging' mean?
It's a manipulative tactic of paying someone a subtly insulting 'compliment' to knock their confidence so they seek your approval.
Where does 'negging' come from?
From the word 'negative'; it was popularised by pickup-artist communities in the 2000s.
Is negging a red flag?
Yes, it's widely seen as manipulative and a dating red flag, since it aims to undermine someone's self-esteem.
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