Pat — synonyms, definition
1. pat (a)
8 synonyms
apt fitting germane glib pertinent relevant suitable to the point
2. pat (Noun)
16 synonyms
beating blow caress contact contiguity handling hit knock rap slap smack spank stroke tap thump touch
2 definitions
pat (Noun) — The sound made by a gentle blow.
pat (Noun) — A light touch or stroke.
3 types of
sound touch touching
1 type
pitter-patter
3. pat (Verb)
48 synonyms
air beat blow bob box caress chuck clean cuff dab drum fluff foam handle hit kiss knock leaven loosen mop • • •
2 definitions
pat (Verb) — Touch or squeeze fondly or playfully.
pat (Verb) — Hit lightly.
ex. "pat him on the shoulder"
3 types of
caress fondle strike
4. pat (Adjective)
1 synonym
slick
2 definitions
pat (Adjective) — Having only superficial plausibility.
ex. "pat promises"
pat (Adjective) — Exactly suited to the occasion.
ex. "a pat reply"
5. pat (Adverb)
1 definition
pat (Adverb) — Completely or perfectly.
ex. "he has the lesson pat" ex. "had the system down pat"