pat

[ pat ]

/ pæt /

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verb (used with object), pat·ted, pat·ting.

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.

to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc.

to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps.

verb (used without object), pat·ted, pat·ting.

to strike lightly or gently.

to walk or run with light footsteps.

noun

a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.

the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps.

a small piece or mass, usually flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter.

Idioms for pat

a pat on the back, a word of praise, congratulations, or encouragement: Everyone needs a pat on the back now and then.

pat down, to pat or pass the hands over the body of (a clothed person) to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc.

pat on the back, to praise, congratulate, or encourage: The boss patted him on the back for the deal he made yesterday.

Origin of pat

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English pat “blow, stroke,” apparently of expressive origin

SYNONYMS FOR pat

8 square, cake, dab.

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OTHER WORDS FROM pat

un·pat·ted, adjective

Words nearby pat

pasture, pasture rose, pasty, pasty-faced, PA system, pat, pataca, pat-a-cake, patagium, Patagonia, Patagonian

Definition for pat (2 of 5)

pat²

[ pat ]

/ pæt /

adjective

exactly to the point or purpose; apt; opportune: a pat solution to a problem.

excessively glib; unconvincingly facile: His answers were too pat to suit the examining board.

learned, known, or mastered perfectly or exactly: to have something pat.

adverb

exactly or perfectly.

aptly; opportunely.

Origin of pat

1570–80; originally adverbial use of pat¹, as obsolete to hit pat to strike accurately

OTHER WORDS FROM pat

patness, nounpatter, noun

Definition for pat (3 of 5)

Pat

[ pat ]

/ pæt /

noun

a male given name, form of Patrick.

a female given name, form of Patricia.

Definition for pat (4 of 5)

PAT

Football. point after touchdown; points after touchdown.

Banking. preauthorized automatic transfer.

Definition for pat (5 of 5)

pat.

patent.

patented.

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Example sentences from the Web for pat

Pat Robertson finished second in the 1988 Iowa caucus, and it was all downhill from there.
Can Huckabee Convert the GOP’s Moneymen?|Lloyd Green|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, place on a sheet pan, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Make These Barefoot Contessa Chicken Pot Pies|Ina Garten|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Illinois, embattled Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn lost his bid for re-election against Bruce Rauner.
GOP Shocks Democrats in Governor Races|Ben Jacobs|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There, incumbent Republican Sen. Pat Roberts finds himself in a close contest against independent Greg Orman.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 2|PunditFact.com|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“You might want to come over and look at this,” his wife, Pat Thrasher, suddenly called out.
How Amelia's Plane Was Found|Michael Daly|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Will ye join in the toast to the emblem of Erin—the shamrock, Phil and Pat?'
The Celt and Saxon, Complete|George Meredith
Pat's lunch was below, he was hungry, and he accepted the suggestion seriously.
Jokes For All Occasions|Anonymous
By this step I obtained the first tangible justification of my suspicions against Pat.
Ten Years Among the Mail Bags|James Holbrook
"And a lot better than I deserved," said he, reaching out to pat her hand caressingly.
The Definite Object|Jeffery Farnol
But you wouldn't keep out the childher, poor little souls; an' mighty proud uv Pat they are, too.
Samba|Herbert Strang

British Dictionary definitions for pat (1 of 4)

pat¹

/ (pæt) /

verb pats, patting or patted

to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surfaceto pat a ball

to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc

(tr) to shape, smooth, etc, with a flat instrument or the palm

(intr) to walk or run with light footsteps

pat someone on the back informal to congratulate or encourage someone

noun

a light blow with something flat

a gentle slap

a small mass of somethinga pat of butter

the sound made by a light stroke or light footsteps

pat on the back informal a gesture or word indicating approval or encouragement

Word Origin for pat

C14: perhaps imitative

British Dictionary definitions for pat (2 of 4)

pat²

/ (pæt) /

adverb

Also: off pat exactly or fluently memorized or masteredhe recited it pat

opportunely or aptly

stand pat

mainly US and Canadian to refuse to abandon a belief, decision, etc
(in poker, etc) to play without adding new cards to the hand dealt

adjective

exactly right for the occasion; apta pat reply

too exactly fitting; gliba pat answer to a difficult problem

exactly righta pat hand in poker

Word Origin for pat

C17: perhaps adverbial use (``with a light stroke'') of pat 1

British Dictionary definitions for pat (3 of 4)

pat³

/ (pæt) /

noun

on one's pat Australian informal alone; on one's own

Word Origin for pat

C20: rhyming slang, from Pat Malone

British Dictionary definitions for pat (4 of 4)

Pat

/ (pæt) /

noun

an informal name for an Irishman

Word Origin for Pat

from Patrick

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Idioms and Phrases with pat

pat

In addition to the idiom beginning with pat

pat on the back

also see:

stand pat

单词	pat
释义	pat ¹ [ pat ] / pæt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pat ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), pat·ted, pat·ting. 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. to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc. to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps. verb (used without object), pat·ted, pat·ting. to strike lightly or gently. to walk or run with light footsteps. noun a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object. the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps. a small piece or mass, usually flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter. Idioms for pat a pat on the back, a word of praise, congratulations, or encouragement: Everyone needs a pat on the back now and then. pat down, to pat or pass the hands over the body of (a clothed person) to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc. pat on the back, to praise, congratulate, or encourage: The boss patted him on the back for the deal he made yesterday. Origin of pat ¹ First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English pat “blow, stroke,” apparently of expressive origin SYNONYMS FOR pat 8 square, cake, dab. SEE SYNONYMS FOR pat ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM pat un·pat·ted, adjective Words nearby pat pasture, pasture rose, pasty, pasty-faced, PA system, pat, pataca, pat-a-cake, patagium, Patagonia, Patagonian Definition for pat (2 of 5) pat² [ pat ] / pæt / adjective exactly to the point or purpose; apt; opportune: a pat solution to a problem. excessively glib; unconvincingly facile: His answers were too pat to suit the examining board. learned, known, or mastered perfectly or exactly: to have something pat. adverb exactly or perfectly. aptly; opportunely. Origin of pat ² 1570–80; originally adverbial use of pat¹, as obsolete to hit pat to strike accurately OTHER WORDS FROM pat patness, nounpatter, noun Definition for pat (3 of 5) Pat [ pat ] / pæt / noun a male given name, form of Patrick. a female given name, form of Patricia. Definition for pat (4 of 5) PAT Football. point after touchdown; points after touchdown. Banking. preauthorized automatic transfer. Definition for pat (5 of 5) pat. patent. patented. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pat Pat Robertson finished second in the 1988 Iowa caucus, and it was all downhill from there. Can Huckabee Convert the GOP’s Moneymen?\|Lloyd Green\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, place on a sheet pan, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Make These Barefoot Contessa Chicken Pot Pies\|Ina Garten\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In Illinois, embattled Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn lost his bid for re-election against Bruce Rauner. GOP Shocks Democrats in Governor Races\|Ben Jacobs\|November 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There, incumbent Republican Sen. Pat Roberts finds himself in a close contest against independent Greg Orman. Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 2\|PunditFact.com\|November 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “You might want to come over and look at this,” his wife, Pat Thrasher, suddenly called out. How Amelia's Plane Was Found\|Michael Daly\|October 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Will ye join in the toast to the emblem of Erin—the shamrock, Phil and Pat?' The Celt and Saxon, Complete\|George Meredith Pat's lunch was below, he was hungry, and he accepted the suggestion seriously. Jokes For All Occasions\|Anonymous By this step I obtained the first tangible justification of my suspicions against Pat. Ten Years Among the Mail Bags\|James Holbrook "And a lot better than I deserved," said he, reaching out to pat her hand caressingly. The Definite Object\|Jeffery Farnol But you wouldn't keep out the childher, poor little souls; an' mighty proud uv Pat they are, too. Samba\|Herbert Strang British Dictionary definitions for pat (1 of 4) pat¹ / (pæt) / verb pats, patting or patted to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surfaceto pat a ball to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc (tr) to shape, smooth, etc, with a flat instrument or the palm (intr) to walk or run with light footsteps pat someone on the back informal to congratulate or encourage someone noun a light blow with something flat a gentle slap a small mass of somethinga pat of butter the sound made by a light stroke or light footsteps pat on the back informal a gesture or word indicating approval or encouragement Word Origin for pat C14: perhaps imitative British Dictionary definitions for pat (2 of 4) pat² / (pæt) / adverb Also: off pat exactly or fluently memorized or masteredhe recited it pat opportunely or aptly stand pat mainly US and Canadian to refuse to abandon a belief, decision, etc (in poker, etc) to play without adding new cards to the hand dealt adjective exactly right for the occasion; apta pat reply too exactly fitting; gliba pat answer to a difficult problem exactly righta pat hand in poker Word Origin for pat C17: perhaps adverbial use (``with a light stroke'') of pat 1 British Dictionary definitions for pat (3 of 4) pat³ / (pæt) / noun on one's pat Australian informal alone; on one's own Word Origin for pat C20: rhyming slang, from Pat Malone British Dictionary definitions for pat (4 of 4) Pat / (pæt) / noun an informal name for an Irishman Word Origin for Pat from Patrick Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with pat pat In addition to the idiom beginning with pat pat on the back also see: stand pat The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to pat fitting, rehearsed, plumb, fondle, hit, form, dab, pet, tip, rub, punch, slap, whittle, beat, stroke, caress, mold, massage, cake, portion
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pat

verb (used with object), pat·ted, pat·ting.

verb (used without object), pat·ted, pat·ting.

noun

Idioms for pat

Origin of pat

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Words nearby pat

Definition for pat (2 of 5)

adjective

adverb

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Definition for pat (3 of 5)

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Example sentences from the Web for pat

British Dictionary definitions for pat (1 of 4)

verb pats, patting or patted

noun

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adverb

adjective

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noun

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noun

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