ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Passive–aggressive behavior

Passive–aggressive behavior is when a person acts in a way that seems nice, but really isn't. For example, a friend might tell you they like your new haircut, but then they nag you about it when you aren't around. They show you they don't really like it, but they don't express their real feelings out loud. This kind of behavior is called passive-aggressive.