pat is the dictionary form of pats Definition of pat
1
[ verb ] pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, esp. under the chin

Synonyms

chuck

2
[ verb ] hit lightly

Synonyms

dab

Examples

"pat him on the shoulder"

3
[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 387
4
[ adjective ] exactly suited to the occasion

Examples

"a pat reply"

5
[ noun ] the sound made by a gentle blow

Synonyms

tap rap

6
[ adverb ] completely or perfectly

Examples

"he has the lesson pat" "had the system down pat"

7
[ adjective ] having only superficial plausibility

Synonyms

slick glib

Examples

"glib promises" "a slick commercial"

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[ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 457
9
[ noun ] a light touch or stroke

Synonyms

dab tap

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