What's it called when you make a joke at someone's expens but it's phrased as a compliment?

A 'Back-handed' compliment. I've had bosses who did that sort of thing.
Twats one and all !

Isn't it called an back handed compliment? Or an open handed compliment? Something of that nature

obnoxious and adolescent behavior

a mindfuck

Patronizing?

Sarcasm

Real Stupid

Sarcasm ? .-.

Unkind.

Taunt.

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