Definition of "pat"
- noun
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Patent.
Pattern.
- verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat.
To stroke or fondle (an animal).
To gently rain.
- adjective
Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- adverb
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
Perfectly.
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