Noun
- 1. pat, rap, tap, sound
- usage: the sound made by a gentle blow
- 2. tap, pat, dab, touch, touching
- usage: a light touch or stroke
Verb
- 1. chuck, pat, caress, fondle
- usage: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
- 2. dab, pat, strike
- usage: hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
Adjective
- 1. glib, pat, slick, plausible (vs. implausible)
- usage: having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
- 2. pat, appropriate (vs. inappropriate)
- usage: exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
Adverb
- 1. pat
- usage: completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
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