Adjective : a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack. From Dictionary.com.
Third, "patronizing" is an understandable complaint but I do have honest respect and admiration for most people at TT. From Wordnik.com. [A Pat on the Back for Matzke] Reference
Neither would they co-operate in patronizing the same cook. From Wordnik.com. [Women and Economics: A Study of the Economic Relation Between Men and Women as a Factor in Social Evolution] Reference
I also don't believe in patronizing or looking down on others for their reading tastes. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-02-01] Reference
On the demand side of the equation, people probably are less interested in patronizing a small local theater nowadays. From Wordnik.com. [Key Operating Ratio, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
I think the federal gas tax holiday is just plain patronizing to the consumers. what are they supposed to do before and after the summer?. From Wordnik.com. [McCain unyielding in call for gas tax relief] Reference
His ability in the letters to maintain a conversation with a kid in the DC public school system without ever sounding patronizing is quite touching. From Wordnik.com. [Back to basics ...] Reference
We are pioneering both tours and academic seminars to the Middle East and beyond, where we specialize in patronizing small businesses with a reputation for fair wages. From Wordnik.com. [Marc Gopin: Imagining Peace: The Practical Advantages of an Israeli/Palestinian Final Settlement] Reference
This recalled the patronizing manner of the Boy at times, and the Tenor smiled. From Wordnik.com. [The Heavenly Twins] Reference
They turned their arrogance into patronizing, which is exactly what modern travel allows you to do. From Wordnik.com. [LittleIndia.com Largest Circulated Indian Magazine In USA] Reference
I think what might be escaping your estimation, Laura, and I don’t mean to be patronizing, is the idea of compulsion. From Wordnik.com. [in no way threatening to me] Reference
The name has since been appropriated for a bar on 18th Street whose owner fondly recalls patronizing Toad Hall in Milk's day. From Wordnik.com. [Gayired.com - Gay OnLine Community for Entertainment and Daily News] Reference
"I thought it was kind of patronizing," an observer said. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-08-01] Reference
We call our library users patrons - and don't think that it is "patronizing"!. From Wordnik.com. [Stephen's Lighthouse: What to call library user communities....] Reference
She emphatically accuses Obama of being "patronizing" and "opposing American made energy.". From Wordnik.com. [OffTheBus Listening Post: McCain Campaign Press Call 6.23 AUDIO: Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) on Obama, Women Voters and Energy Policy] Reference
ROSEN: It's not the kind of patronizing, oh, let the nice lady stay in the race if she wants to. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 13, 2008] Reference
It's just that some of those articles come across as "patronizing" and I get a little defensive. From Wordnik.com. [Hunters Who Happen to Be Women] Reference
I thought only that kind of patronizing blather only came out of the mouth of Hogzilla Moore himself!. From Wordnik.com. [fort sumter, brooklyn] Reference
I offer that it would be "patronizing" to be less than direct and honest in expressing my disagreement. From Wordnik.com. [A Pat on the Back for Matzke] Reference
This kind of patronizing and polarizing superior attitude is not going to win the Democrats the next election. From Wordnik.com. [Beth Arnold: "Blue America" Blues] Reference
I mean, how in the world could he come up with that kind of patronizing, condescending and disgusting language?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 19, 2006] Reference
If you feel like someone telling you to stop overreacting is "patronizing", then maybe you shouldn't overreact. From Wordnik.com. [Sex and the single Marvel super heroine | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment] Reference
It is very easy to be kind of patronizing about emerging market women because we tend to see them as kind of victims. From Wordnik.com. [The Potential Of Women In Emerging Markets] Reference
You don't think that by this remark you make is some kind of patronizing on Mr. Barak, that you want to play with him?. From Wordnik.com. [Press Availability With The President And Pm Barak] Reference
If there are persuadable Hillary holdouts, this kind of patronizing use of her image can't very well endear McCain to them. From Wordnik.com. [New McCain Ad Hits Obama For Not Picking Hillary As Veep] Reference
When the word you use to describe your clients is short for "patronizing," I think your correct in needing to examine the language we use. From Wordnik.com. [Stephen's Lighthouse: Looking for a Good Lunchtime Debate?] Reference
How patronizing is this?. From Wordnik.com. ["But she wanted a tutu"] Reference
Cockrel says it's "patronizing" and "dangerous" to keep secret the names of those who would be on the team. From Wordnik.com. [WXYZ-TV Detroit - 7 Action News] Reference
Maria McRae, said the message is "patronizing" and wonders why the ads are coming so late after the end of the strike. From Wordnik.com. [Ottawa Sun] Reference
Another reporter wondered whether McCain had been "patronizing" in dismissing Obama's lack of foreign-policy experience. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
"patronizing" and "dangerous" to withhold the names of those who would be on the team. From Wordnik.com. [WXYZ-TV Detroit - 7 Action News] Reference
U.S. policymakers once took a rather patronizing view of Beijing. From Wordnik.com. [A Goose Step Into The Future] Reference
But it's patronizing to assume that Americans won't bear the cost of war if the cause is just. From Wordnik.com. [Yes, We Can Handle The Truth] Reference
Tranghese's comments unleashed their own firestorm, with one Connecticut paper calling him "" patronizing '' and "" fat-headed. ''. From Wordnik.com. [Fair Shot Or Foul Play?] Reference
He also recalled that he had, "not in any patronizing way," encouraged Chung to read more in order to stay "connected with the news.". From Wordnik.com. [Irreconcilable Ratings] Reference
I'm all for aggressive, even negative, campaigning, but I'm not so sure this patronizing approach will work for Hillary down the stretch. From Wordnik.com. [The Clintons’ Patronizing Strategy] Reference
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