patronize means: A patron is someone who acts as support for or sponsors. (in Merlin Dictionary)
What else does patronize mean?
- It is a good idea to go to the shop as a customer on a frequent basis. (in Merlin Dictionary)
- Treating someone in a condescending way, or showing insincere interest. (in Merlin Dictionary)
- Patronize means to talk to people like they’re stupid. like i ** doing right now. (in Slang Dictionary, added by Sean Dennis)
- Speaking to someone like they are ignorant or stupid. Often said in a sarcastic tone. (in Slang Dictionary, added by Yosef Bailey)
- “Patronizing” is essentially talking to people as though they are stupid. Get it now. (in Slang Dictionary, added by Elian Wheeler)
- Because it is always spoken out of context, a word that no one can understand. (in Slang Dictionary, added by Jase Ware)
- You give the impression that you are speaking to someone kindly when in fact you insult and belittle them. (in Slang Dictionary, added by Lucas Bartlett)
