Pat - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pæt|  American pronunciation of the word pat
Brit.  |pæt|  British pronunciation of the word pat

noun

- the sound made by a gentle blow (syn: rap, tap)
- a light touch or stroke (syn: dab, tap)

verb

- pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin (syn: chuck)
- hit lightly (syn: dab)
pat him on the shoulder

adverb

- completely or perfectly
he has the lesson pat
had the system down pat

adjective

- having only superficial plausibility (syn: glib, slick)
- exactly suited to the occasion
a pat reply

Extra examples

She gave the dog a quick pat.

...after months of practicing for the competition, the cheerleaders have their moves down pat...

The child gently patted the dog's head.

He patted my knee and told me everything would be fine.

He patted his hair down.

She patted the dough into a square.

He patted the lettuce dry with a paper towel.

The movie's pat ending was a disappointment.

His explanation was too pat to be believable.

Sally patted the seat next to her.

He patted his pocket, checking for his keys.

I patted myself on the back for being such a good girl.

He had the whole story pat enough.

He patted the dog affectionately.

Mrs Dodd gave the child a pat on the head.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: pat
he/she/it: pats
present participle: patting
past tense: patted
past participle: patted
noun
singular: pat
plural: pats
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