v. t. | 1. | To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; |
n. | 1. | A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap. |
2. | A small mass, as of butter, shaped by pats. | |
a. | 1. | Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely. |
adv. | 1. | In a pat manner. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | pat - a light touch or stroke | |
Verb | 1. | pat - pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin Synonyms: chuck |
2. | pat - hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" Synonyms: dab | |
Adj. | 1. | pat - having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" |
2. | pat - exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" | |
Adv. | 1. | pat - completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" |
1. | (language) | PAT - Personalized Array Translator. | |
2. | (networking) | PAT - Port Address Translation. |