pat pat /ˈpæt/

adjective

1. Exactly suited to the occasion  ( pat )
   exactly suited to the occasion
    A pat reply
   a pat reply
   
2. Having only superficial plausibility  ( glib , pat , slick )
   having only superficial plausibility
    Glib promises
   glib promises
    A slick commercial
   a slick commercial
   

adverb

1. Completely or perfectly  ( pat )
   completely or perfectly
    He has the lesson pat
   he has the lesson pat
    Had the system down pat
   had the system down pat
   

noun

1. A light touch or stroke  ( pat , tap , dab )
   a light touch or stroke
   
2. The sound made by a gentle blow  ( pat , rap , tap )
   the sound made by a gentle blow
     He gave a gentle tap on the door to announce his arrival.
   He gave a gentle tap on the door to announce his arrival.
   

verb

1. () Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin  ( chuck , pat )
   pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
   
2. () Hit lightly  ( dab , pat )
   hit lightly
    Pat him on the shoulder
   pat him on the shoulder