Patronize Edit Meaning

1.

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

2.

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.

See ignorant, stupid, sarcastic, fool

3.

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!

See Sarah

4.

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

Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.

See customer, starbucks, caffeine, fix, addiction

5.

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.

See select, support, take on, tap, use, utilize, blanche