negs

/nɛɡz/
noun
  1. Negative comments or criticisms, especially small or subtle ones meant to undermine someone's confidence.
    • In some dating advice, people suggest using negs to seem more interesting, but it often backfires.
    • The coach's negs during practice only made the players more determined to prove him wrong.
    • She ignored his constant negs and focused on her own goals.
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