A fork of Rural Dictionary
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)
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.
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
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..
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."