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    Pat

    /pæ t/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a light touch or stroke, especially one made with the hand.
    He received a pat on the back for his achievements.
    a flat sound made by striking something lightly.
    The pat of her footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.
    a gentle or affectionate touch.
    A pat from a friend can boost your spirits.
    verb
    to touch lightly or gently, especially in a soothing or affectionate manner.
    She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
    to strike lightly with the hand or a flat object.
    He patted the dust off his jacket.
    to move or apply pressure to something with a light touch.
    She patted the surface of the water to calm the ripples.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'patten', repeated from pat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pat on the back
    An expression of praise or approval.
    pat down
    To search someone by patting their body to find concealed items.
    pat yourself on the back
    To congratulate oneself for something achieved.

    Related Words

    patter
    The act of making a series of quick, light strikes.
    patted
    Past form of pat, indicating the completed action.
    patty
    A small flattened cake of ground meat or other food.

    Slang Meanings

    A quick, light hit, often used in sports.
    He got a pat from his coach after scoring.
    A friendly gesture showing approval.
    She gave her teammate a pat after their win.