- trade-last
- noun Date: 1891 a complimentary remark by a third person that a hearer offers to repeat to the person complimented if he or she will first report a compliment made about the hearer
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trade-last — trade′ last′ n. +sts a flattering remark relayed to the person so complimented by someone who heard it, in exchange for a similar compliment made about himself or herself Abbr.: T.L., TL, t.l. • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
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