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Define Patronize Meaning

Patronize
Well, 'patronizing' means to talk to someone as if they were stupid. Understand now? Good! :)

"And if you're a very good boy for the doctor, you might even get a lollipop!"

"Mom, I'm fifteen. Don't patronize me."
By Angel
Patronize
Talking to someone as if they were ignorant or stupid. Often said after a sarcastic statement.

Fox: Evening gents, Did we lose something?

Wolf: Don't patronize me, I know where your allegiance lies.
By Harriott
Patronize
A word no one understands because it's always used out of context.

1: Hey! Want to go to the movies later on?
2: Maybe.
1: Come on you'll have fun!
2: Stop PATRONIZING me!
By Chloris
Patronize
To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.

Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.
By Moreen
Patronize
To buy art particularly during the 13th and 15th centuries in Italy.

Michelangelo's art is totally awesome. I'm so going to patronize him.
By Lucina
Patronize
If your name is Pat, adopt something or someone and make it your own.

I don't want to belong to you. Don't patronize me.
By Julienne
Patronize
To give someone the appearance that you're speaking to them kindly, when you're actually insulting & belittling them.

"I got you a mask to wear so nobody can see your ugly face." (Guy #1)

"Man, don't patronize me!" (Guy #2)

"I was only trying to help you so you don't embarrass yourself or scare anyone." (Guy #1)

"Muthafucka, stop patronizing me!" (Guy #2)

"My bad. I'm sorry I keep bringing up how ugly you are. It's not your fault you look like that." (Guy #1)

"Man, fuck you!" (Guy #2)
By Peggie
Patronizing
To speak to someone with apparent kindness, but with hidden sarcasm, or a hidden insult.

"Your SO good with everything, Abby, " said Trisha. That is patronizing.
By Andeee
Patrone
a type of tequila mentioned in many rap songs

What's happenin', what's up
Got da purp fired up
What's happenin', what's up
Got Patrone in my cup
I pop, I drank
I'm on Patrone and purp, I can't thank
I'm blowed, to go
don't know how tha hell I'm gettin home
By Venus
Patronize
Patronize is talking to people as if they are stupid. (like i am doing right now)

do i really need an example? i dont think so. fngh
By Susie