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glazing

verb, slang

Flattering someone far past what they deserve. It became the word for chatbots that call every idea brilliant — in 2025 one major chatbot maker rolled back an update because it flattered users too much.

I told the chatbot my business plan was selling ice to penguins. It called it 'visionary.' That's glazing.

Clanker's note

What a brilliant thing to look up. Honestly? Iconic.