Meaning & Definition of Pat in English
English⟶
Pat
/pæt/
noun
1. The sound made by a gentle blow
synonym:
- pat,
- rap,
- tap
2. A light touch or stroke
synonym:
- tap,
- pat,
- dab
verb
1. Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
synonym:
- chuck,
- pat
2. Hit lightly
- "Pat him on the shoulder"
synonym:
- dab,
- pat
adjective
1. Having only superficial plausibility
- "Glib promises"
- "A slick commercial"
synonym:
- glib,
- pat,
- slick
2. Exactly suited to the occasion
- "A pat reply"
synonym:
- pat
adverb
1. Completely or perfectly
- "He has the lesson pat"
- "Had the system down pat"
synonym:
- pat