Verboticism: Petronize
DEFINITION: v. , To over indulge your pet. n., A pet which has trained its owner to jump, rollover and beg.
Petronize
Created by: xirtam
Pronunciation: pet'rə-nīz
Sentence: Some people say I petronize that dog. She climbs on the chair and stares at me until I grab its blanket and cover her up.
Etymology: Pet: any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately. + patronize: assume sponsorship.
Points: 749
Comments: Petronize
silveryaspen - 2007-12-13: 15:43:00
Fun word ... you could give it other daffynitions like: 1) when you treat your girlfriend like a dog ... you petronize her. (OUCH - that could make it a bad word like some four letter words!)