1. Touch or squeeze fondly or playfully
   "He patted his dog's head affectionately";
   - chuck
    
2. Hit lightly
   "pat him on the shoulder";
   - dab

1. A light touch or stroke
   "She gave the dog an affectionate pat on the head";
   - tap, dab
    
2. The sound made by a gentle blow
   "She heard a soft pat at the window";
   - rap, tap

1. Exactly suited to the occasion
   "a pat reply"
    
2. Having only superficial plausibility
   "pat promises";
   - glib, slick

1. Completely or perfectly
   "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"

Derived forms: pats, patted, patting

See also: appropriate, plausible

Type of: caress, fondle, sound, strike, touch, touching

Encyclopedia: Pat, Sindh