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- [pat]
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- [pat]
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Definitions of pat word
- verb with object pat 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: to pat dough into flat pastry forms. 1
- verb with object pat to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc. 1
- verb with object pat to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps. 1
- verb without object pat to strike lightly or gently. 1
- verb without object pat to walk or run with light footsteps. 1
- noun pat Richard M(ilhous) [mil-hous] /ˈmɪl haʊs/ (Show IPA), 1913–94, 37th president of the U.S., 1969–74 (resigned). 1
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Origin of pat
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English pat blow, stroke, apparently of expressive orig.
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Parts of speech for Pat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pat
adj pat
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- adamant — If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it.
- applicatory — suitable for application
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- at rest — not moving; still
noun pat
- admissibility — that may be allowed or conceded; allowable: an admissible plan.
- bell-ringer — Alternative spelling of bell ringer.
- blipping — bleeping.
- bonk — If two people bonk, they have sexual intercourse.
- concurrency — multitasking
verb pat
- bang into — a loud, sudden, explosive noise, as the discharge of a gun.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- caress — If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately.
- clap — When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
- dab — DAB is the transmission of digital stereo over conventional radio channels. DAB is an abbreviation for 'digital audio broadcasting'.
adjective pat
- clever — Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well.
- conformant — In accordance with a set of specifications.
- glib — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
- opportune — appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
Antonyms for pat
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