pat

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pat Definition

• (n) the sound made by a gentle blow
• (n) a light touch or stroke
• (r) completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
• (s) having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
• (s) exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
• (v) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
• (v) hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

pat Synonyms

• chuck
• dab
• glib
• pat
• rap
• slick
• tap