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