Patsy was too generous to be belittled (6)
I believe the answer is:
stooge
'patsy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'was too generous to be belittled' is the wordplay.
'STOOGE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stooge that I've seen before include "A comedian's assistant, butt of his jokes" , "Butt of a comic's jokes" , "Yes-man" , "Comedian's assistant-victim" , "Fall guy" .)