pat
//pæt//
Noun
patSingular
patsPlural
1
A light, gentle touch or stroke with the hand, typically as a sign of affection or reassurance.
She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
2
A small, flat piece or portion of a soft substance, especially butter.
She put a pat of butter on her toast.
Verb
patInfinitive
patPresent tense
pattedPast tense
pattedPast participle
pattingPresent participle
patsThird-person singular
1
To touch or stroke gently with the hand, typically in a repeated manner.
She patted the dog on the head.
2
To flatten, smooth, or shape something by tapping gently with the hand or a flat object.
She patted the dough flat with her hands.
Adjective
patCanonical form
1
Exactly suitable or appropriate; perfectly memorized or rehearsed.
He had his answer down pat.
2
Too quick or simple; glib or unconvincing.
His pat answer didn't address the real problem.
Adverb
patCanonical form
1
In a manner that is exactly right or perfectly timed.
He had his answer down pat.