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pat
(p/&/t )

adjective (a)

  • Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the sound made by a gentle blow(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    rap, tap
    source: wordnet30
  • a light touch or stroke(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    dab, tap
    source: wordnet30
  • A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • completely or perfectly(adv.all)
    Example:
    He has the lesson pat.
    Had the system down pat.
    source: wordnet30
  • In a pat manner.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • having only superficial plausibility(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    glib, slick
    source: wordnet30
  • exactly suited to the occasion(adj.all)
    Example:
    A pat reply.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    chuck
    source: wordnet30
  • hit lightly(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pat him on the shoulder.
    Synonym:
    dab
    source: wordnet30
  • To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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