Idiom: Back-Patty
Meanings
back-pat + -y
Self-congratulatory or self-aggrandizing.
Example Sentences
1
She always praises others in front of their faces but talks behind their backs. She's such a back-patty.
2
I can't stand people who are constantly giving back-patty compliments just to gain favors.
3
He is known for his back-patty behavior, always flattering others to get what he wants.
4
She pretends to be supportive, but her back-patty remarks reveal her true intentions.
5
I could see through his back-patty compliments, realizing he was just trying to manipulate me.
