what a pretty face

a compliment given to overweight people. basically, it means "you might actually pass for pretty if you lost some weight". overly trying to take emphesis off the body and make someone feel good about SOMETHING. origanally meant as a compliment, but now sort of a putdown because most people know it means the person saying it thinks you're fat.

Bella: Hi, Aunt Jasmine
Aunt Jasmine: Oh my! Darling Bella I haven't seen you in three years! now let me have a look at my little precious.
Bella: Umm...
Aunt Jasmine: My, my...you're certainly looking healthy! and what a pretty face you have!
Bella: THANKS.

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