Dictionary definition for: Pat
1. (n) the sound made by a gentle blow
2. (v) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
3. (s) having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises" "a slick commercial"
4. (r) completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat" "had the system down pat"
5. (n) a light touch or stroke
6. (v) hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
7. (s) exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
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