A fork of Rural Dictionary
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."
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.
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!
To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.
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.
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)