Definder - what does the word mean?

What is blowing smoke up your ass?

To purposely tell someone what they want to hear but also giving yourself excuses and reassuring someone that what is happening is neither their or your fault.

Teacher 1: Jack told me that he can't take the test tomorrow because he has been really busy even though according to him he thought I did a great job explaining it to him. I think I'm gonna give him an extra week.
Teacher2: Oh please, he's just blowing smoke up your ass

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blowing smoke up your ass - video


Blowing smoke up your ass - what is it?

To say things deliberatly to anger someone. It comes from cockfighting where they blow smoke up a roosters ass before they put him into the ring to fight.

He's just blowing smoke up your ass, ignore him.

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What does "blowing smoke up your ass" mean?

A person who gives complements blindly and without thought.

I try to criticize you so that you can improve, but you are not willing to listen. You just want me to always be blowing smoke up your ass.

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Blowing smoke up your ass - what does it mean?

People who constantly tell you what you WANT to hear ...Feeding someone's ego with constant adoration and commentary. Telling someone everything they want to hear and nothing they need to hear.

seriously. Im not blowing smoke up your ass!!!! you are so pretty. I wish I could be just like you... Your husband/wife is so handsome/pretty..... You have the nicest car.....I wish I had hair just like yours... etc...etc....

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