pat
pat /ˈpæt/
adjective
-
Exactly suited to the occasion
(
pat
)
exactly suited to the occasion
A pat reply
a pat reply
-
Having only superficial plausibility
(
glib
, pat
, slick
)
having only superficial plausibility
Glib promises
glib promises
A slick commercial
a slick commercial
adverb
-
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
-
A light touch or stroke
(
pat
, tap
, dab
)
a light touch or stroke
-
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
-
(
)
Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
(
chuck
, pat
)
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
-
(
)
Hit lightly
(
dab
, pat
)
hit lightly
Pat him on the shoulder
pat him on the shoulder