Fishing

The act or process in which one attempts to "catch" a complement. This may include degrading him/herself personally or even 'showing off.'

Kevin: Ugh. My hair is so rachet.
Brandi: No, it isn't, Kevin.

Kevin: I just can't stand when it looks like this. Can you see how gross it is?
Brandi: Are you fishing?
Kevin: Bitch, I might be.