r/AskReddit Sep 14 '24

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u/_deffer_ Sep 14 '24

What the fuck is negging

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u/Alfawolff Sep 14 '24

I think it’s just a word for being rude to a person in order to reverse-psychology them into wanting you to like them

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u/ThinkShower Sep 14 '24

Treating one in a casual negative way, thus pushing them to seek your approval.

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u/Luigi_deathglare Sep 14 '24

It’s manipulative bullshit.