kodisya (Boie’nen term)
Equivalent English term: dig or jab, but closer to snark or backhanded compliment when said behind someone's back.
kodisya (verb/noun)
“A backhanded remark (or compliment) is an insult disguised as praise, designed to undermine, belittle, or passive-aggressively criticize the recipient while maintaining a veneer of politeness.
It sounds positive on the surface but contains a qualifier or implication that damages confidence, status, or motivation, often used to assert dominance or signal superior status.”
- Harvard Gazette