Meaning Of The Word Pat

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pat
verb: If you pat something or someone, you tap them lightly, usually with your hand held flat.

PAT in American English
conversion (sense 3)
point after touchdown; points after touchdown
noun: a male given name, form of Patrick

pat in American English 1
a quick, gentle tap, touch, or stroke with the hand or some flat object
intransitive verb: to strike lightly or gently
transitive verb: to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape

pat in American English 2
apt; timely; opportune
in a pat manner
adjective: exactly to the point or purpose; apt; opportune
adverb: exactly or perfectly

pat in American English 3
patent

Pat in British English
noun: an informal name for an Irishman

pat in British English 1
verb: to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface

pat in British English 2
adverb: exactly or fluently memorized or mastered

pat in British English 3
noun

pat. in American English
patent

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