Noun
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a light touch or stroke
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the sound made by a gentle blow
Verb
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hit lightly
"pat him on the shoulder"
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pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Adjective
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exactly suited to the occasion
"a pat reply"
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having only superficial plausibility
"glib promises"
"a slick commercial"
Adverb
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completely or perfectly
"he has the lesson pat"
"had the system down pat"