pat

noun

\ ˈpat

Definition of pat

(Entry 1 of 6)

1 : a light blow especially with the hand or a flat instrument

2 : a light tapping often rhythmical sound

3 : something (such as butter) shaped into a small flat usually square individual portion

pat on the back

: an expression of approval

pat

adverb

Definition of pat (Entry 2 of 6)

: in a pat manner : aptly, perfectly has her part down pat

pat

verb

patted; patting

Definition of pat (Entry 3 of 6)

transitive verb

1 : to strike lightly with a flat instrument

2 : to flatten, smooth, or put into place or shape with light blows

3 : to tap or stroke gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approval

intransitive verb

: to strike or beat gently

pat

adjective

Definition of pat (Entry 4 of 6)

1a : exactly suited to the purpose or occasion : apt

b : suspiciously appropriate : contrived a pat ending

2 : learned, mastered, or memorized exactly

3 : firm, unyielding

4 : reduced to a simple or mechanical form : standard, trite pat answers

pat

abbreviation (1)

Definition of pat (Entry 5 of 6)

patent

PAT

abbreviation (2)

Definition of PAT (Entry 6 of 6)

point after touchdown

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Examples of pat in a Sentence

Noun

She gave the dog a quick pat.

Adverb

after months of practicing for the competition, the cheerleaders have their moves down pat

Verb

The child gently patted the dog's head. He patted my knee and told me everything would be fine. He patted his hair down. She patted the dough into a square. He patted the lettuce dry with a paper towel.

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