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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)
Patronize by JustMeJoeKing October 31, 2018

petronize 

When you pet your dog with your foot and the affection is not appreciated as genuine affection.
Your dog: Hey man, don't pet me with your foot; Don't just petronize me! I know it's not your hand. Give me the goods!
petronize by PugLovers May 1, 2011

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.
patronizing by Hemera 🌺 January 8, 2015
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
Patronize by Pokemonfreak1231 November 23, 2004
To treat someone as inferior as a result of some sort of help they accepted from you and to feel you have right to teach, control, or check on them. Clearly not a noble behavior.
A:When will Teresa's parents stop patronize her, checking up on her every breath all the time?...
B:Probably never! You know..people like them will feel like that with their children forever..
Patronize by cooltrixie June 20, 2016

pattronize 

verb; “to humor one’s Twilight-obsessed friends” who are all gaga over grungy-hunk, sensitive-vampire-dude Robert Pattinson.
"Do you really like Robert Pattinson?"
"No, but I have to pattronize Natalie"
pattronize by divine intervention. December 23, 2008
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a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
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person2: ya he was a proper lad
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