Definition of “pat”
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.
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Patent.
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Pattern.
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verb:
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To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
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To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat.
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To stroke or fondle (an animal).
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To gently rain.
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adjective:
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Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
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Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
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adverb:
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Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
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Perfectly.
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