Pat
Meaning of Pat
noun
an Irishman (often as a form of address).
early 19th century: abbreviation of the male given name Patrick.
verb- touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
he patted him consolingly on the shoulder
- a quick, light touch with the hand.
giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others
- a compact mass of soft material.
a pat of butter
late Middle English (as a noun denoting a blow with something flat): probably imitative. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.
adjective- simple and somewhat glib or unconvincing.
there are no pat answers to these questions
- at exactly the right moment or in the right way; very conveniently or opportunely.
the happy ending came rather pat
late 16th century: related to pat1; apparently originally symbolic: a frequently found early use was hit pat (i.e. hit as if with flat blow).
abbreviation, symbol
Patent.
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Hyphenation of Pat
Pat
- It consists of 1 syllables and 3 chars.
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Pat synonyms
Meaning glib:
Meaning rap:
Meaning tap:
Meaning chuck:
Meaning dab:
Meaning strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something:
Meaning bring one's hand or another part of one's body into contact with:
Meaning move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress:
Meaning stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately:
Meaning touch or stroke gently or lovingly:
Meaning stroke or caress lovingly or erotically:
Meaning apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion:
Meaning a portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole:
Meaning a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape:
Meaning a part of a whole:
Meaning a rounded lump or ball, especially at the end or on the surface of something:
Meaning a large body of matter with no definite shape:
Meaning an item of soft sweet food made from a mixture of flour, fat, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and sometimes iced or decorated:
Meaning a thick, solid piece of something:
Meaning a piece of wood, metal, etc. having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them:
Meaning a large piece of something, especially food, cut or broken off a larger piece:
Meaning a solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game:
Meaning something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair:
Meaning a piece or lump of flesh, food, or other matter:
Meaning a lump of earth or clay:
Meaning a lump of a viscous or slimy substance:
Meaning easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty:
Meaning treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are:
Meaning ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial:
Meaning having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations:
Meaning failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid:
Meaning (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort:
Meaning in a way that fits well with particular needs, activities, and plans:
Meaning in a way that is beneficial or profitable:
Meaning in a favourable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect:
Meaning in a way that yields profit or financial gain:
Meaning in a manner that is suitable or proper in the circumstances:
Meaning in a way that is suitable or appropriate under the circumstances:
Meaning in a way that is right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation:
Meaning in a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances:
Meaning done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune:
Meaning it is fortunate that:
Meaning in a happy way:
Anagrams of Pat
Words that rhyme with Pat
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