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 Lillian Bell December 03, 2009

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 ThaddeusTheThird April 11, 2006

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 Sarah April 29, 2004

patronize

To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.

Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.

by steelywulf August 30, 2008

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 Hossinator April 11, 2011

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 blanche April 19, 2006

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 JustMeJoeKing October 31, 2018