Backhanded and Campy

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Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Usage example: “You throw okay, for a girl” is a bit of a backhanded compliment

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Campy and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Campy" instead an adjective "Backhanded".

Nearby Words: backhander, backhand

Campy adjective - Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities.

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Backhanded and campy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Campy".

Nearby Word: camper

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