negs
Reversed-tone photo masters
Negs is internet and dating slang for backhanded compliments or subtle put-downs intended to undermine someone's confidence, typically used by men trying to attract women: He kept dropping negs about her outfit.
The strategy, popularized by pickup artist culture, aims to make the target seek approval.
Also used as a verb: He negged her all night.
Offensive remark or action
- backhandedDeceptively unkind praise
- complimentWords expressing approval
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
dating · confidence · undermining · rapport · attraction · tactic · psychology · flirtation
Movie or coating
- darkroomFilm processing chamber
- exposureState of being unprotected
- printTransfer text to paper
- reversalComplete change of direction
celluloid · analog · development · emulsion · contrast · inversion · transparency · slide
Denial of acceptance
- refusalAct of declining
- vetoOfficial refusal to approve
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
- turndownAct of declining
disapproval · dismissal · nix · prohibition · declination · no · objection · opposition
insult
Offensive remark or action
- backhandedDeceptively unkind praise
- complimentWords expressing approval
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
seduction · dating · confidence · undermining · rapport · attraction · tactic · psychology · flirtation · approach
film
Movie or coating
reversal · celluloid · analog · development · emulsion · contrast · inversion · transparency · slide · archive
rejection
Denial of acceptance
turndown · disapproval · dismissal · nix · prohibition · declination · no · objection · opposition · block
negspositives
Favorable qualities or aspects
prints · pos · slides · transparencies · photos
negsprints
Copied images on paper
enlargements · photographs · photos · proofs · contact sheets
negscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praise · flattery · validation · affirmations · encouragement
- negative campaigningAttacking opponents during elections
- negative thoughts
- positive and negativeOpposing values or polarities
- negative numberValue below zero
- double negativePaired negations in syntax
- negative feedbackResponse indicating problems
negative, negativity, negatives, negatively, renegotiate, abnegation, nonnegative, negativities, negativeness