What is Patronize?
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.
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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!
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4.
To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.
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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.
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