pat

1. v. t. To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog. Source: opted

2. n. A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap. Source: opted

3. n. A small mass, as of butter, shaped by pats. Source: opted

4. a. Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely. Source: opted

5. adv. In a pat manner. Source: opted

6. adj. having only superficial plausibility Source: wordnet

7. adj. exactly suited to the occasion Source: wordnet

8. n. the sound made by a gentle blow Source: wordnet

9. n. a light touch or stroke Source: wordnet

10. adv. completely or perfectly Source: wordnet

11. v. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin Source: wordnet

12. v. hit lightly Source: wordnet

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