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- [pat]
- /pæt/
- /ˈpæt.ɪŋ/
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- [pat]
- /pæt/
Definitions of patting word
- verb with object patting 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 patting to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc. 1
- verb with object patting to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps. 1
- verb without object patting to strike lightly or gently. 1
- verb without object patting to walk or run with light footsteps. 1
- noun patting a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object. 1
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Origin of patting
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English pat blow, stroke, apparently of expressive orig.
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Patting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patting 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
patting usage trend in Literature
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