DEFINITION: To reject a compliment. May indicate low self-esteem, or false modesty, or even a psychopathic aversion to flattery.

Kudojudo

Created by: KristinA

Pronunciation: coo-doe-jue-doe

Sentence: After telling Marcia how wonderful her new outfit looked, she could have just said "thank you." Instead, she kudojudoed the compliment by explaining how she only paid five dollars for it at the local second-hand store.

Etymology: kudos (informal for praise) + Judo (Japanese martial art used in self defense)

Points: 1358

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