pat

/pæt/

noun

  1. 1

    The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep

  2. 2

    A light tap or slap, especially with the hands

  3. 3

    A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.

verb

  1. 1

    To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

    “To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.”
  2. 2

    To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

    “I patted the cookie dough into shape.”
  3. 3

    To stroke or fondle (an animal).

    “Do you want to pat the cat?”
  4. 4

    To gently rain.

adjective

  1. 1

    Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.

    “a pat expression”
  2. 2

    Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.

adverb

  1. 1

    Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.

  2. 2

    Perfectly.

    “He has the routine down pat.”

noun

  1. 1

    Patent.

  2. 2

    Pattern.

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