Dictionary - pat

Dictionary Results for pat

1. pat - noun

· the sound made by a gentle blow

Synonym(s): rap, tap

Hypernym(s): sound

2. pat - noun

· a light touch or stroke

Synonym(s): tap, dab

Hypernym(s): touch, touching

3. pat - verb

· pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Synonym(s): chuck

Hypernym(s): caress, fondle

4. pat - verb

· hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

Synonym(s): dab

Hypernym(s): strike

5. pat - adjective

· having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"

Synonym(s): glib, slick

6. pat - adjective

· exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"

7. pat - adverb

· completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"