What does «patiquín» mean in Spanish?
- Pisaverde, fop, man of affected elegance and somewhat effeminate.
♦ Used in: Venezuela - Man of the city, very concerned with following fashions or always going out well groomed, usually not very dedicated to study or work. Also dedicated to courting women.
♦ Used in: Venezuela
Examples of use in Spanish: "Mi abuelo era un patiquín y tenía novias como arroz".
- A boastful and petulant military man who by all means refuses to go out on campaign.
♦ Used in: Venezuela - Small-time actor.
♦ Used in: Venezuela - (patiquín de orilla) Mocking and old-fashioned way of referring to low-income people.