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[Verb] | "pa*tron*ize" | \ ˈpā-trə-ˌnīz \
1: to act as patron of : provide aid or support for
2: to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly
3: to be a frequent or regular customer or client of
Origin: 1593 ;
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[Verb] | "patronize"
1: to assume or treat with an air of superiority;
* e.g., " ... a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors "
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2: to promote the interests or cause of;
* e.g., " ... a company that loyally patronizes the arts "
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[ "patronize" ]
1: Well, 'patronizing' means to talk to someone as if they were stupid. Understand now? Good! :)
* e.g., ... "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."
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[ "patronize" ]
1: Talking to someone as if they were ignorant or stupid. Often said after a sarcastic statement.
* e.g., ... Fox: Evening gents, Did we lose something?
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[ "patronize" ]
1: A word no one understands because it's always used out of context.
* e.g., ... 1: Hey! Want to go to the movies later on?
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[ "patronize" ]
1: To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
* e.g., ... Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.
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[ "patronize" ]
1: To buy art particularly during the 13th and 15th centuries in Italy.
* e.g., ... Michelangelo's art is totally awesome. I'm so going to patronize him.
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[ "patronize" ]
1: If your name is Pat, adopt something or someone and make it your own.
* e.g., ... I don't want to belong to you. Don't patronize me.
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[ "Patronize" ]
1: To give someone the appearance that you're speaking to them kindly, when you're actually insulting & belittling them.
* e.g., ... "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)
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[ "patronizing" ]
1: To speak to someone with apparent kindness, but with hidden sarcasm, or a hidden insult.
* e.g., ... "Your SO good with everything, Abby, " said Trisha. That is patronizing.
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[ "patrone" ]
1: a type of tequila mentioned in many rap songs
* e.g., ... What's happenin', what's up
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[ "Patronize" ]
1: Patronize is talking to people as if they are stupid. (like i am doing right now)
* e.g., ... do i really need an example? i dont think so. fngh
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