noun
the sound made by a gentle blow
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noun
a light touch or stroke
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verb
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
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verb
hit lightly
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Examples
- pat him on the shoulder
adjective
having only superficial plausibility
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Examples
- glib promises
- a slick commercial
adjective
exactly suited to the occasion
Examples
- a pat reply
adverb
completely or perfectly
Examples
- he has the lesson pat
- had the system down pat