noun
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The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
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A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
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A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
verb
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To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
example
To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.
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To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
example
I patted the cookie dough into shape.
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To stroke or fondle (an animal).
example
Do you want to pat the cat?
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To gently rain.
adjective
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Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
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a pat expression
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Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
adverb
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Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
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Perfectly.
example
He has the routine down pat.