pat

nouns

the sound made by a gentle blow

pat, rap, tap

a light touch or stroke

dab, pat, tap

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

chuck, pat

hit lightly

"pat him on the shoulder"

dab, pat

having only superficial plausibility

"glib promises"; "a slick commercial"

glib, pat, slick

exactly suited to the occasion

"a pat reply"

pat

is derived from

is similar to

suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

"a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"

completely or perfectly

"he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"

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