Meaning Of The Word Patronizing

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Patronizing Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Patronizing?

patronizing
adjective: If someone is patronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you.

patronizing in American English
adjective: displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner

patronizing in British English
adjective: having a superior manner; condescending

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