Pat — synonyms, definition

1. pat (a)

apt fitting germane glib pertinent relevant suitable to the point

2. pat (Noun)

beating blow caress contact contiguity handling hit knock rap slap smack spank stroke tap thump touch

pat (Noun) — The sound made by a gentle blow.

pat (Noun) — A light touch or stroke.

sound touch touching pitter-patter

3. pat (Verb)

air beat blow bob box caress chuck clean cuff dab drum fluff foam handle hit kiss knock leaven loosen mop • • •

pat (Verb) — Touch or squeeze fondly or playfully.

pat (Verb) — Hit lightly. ex. "pat him on the shoulder"

caress fondle strike

4. pat (Adjective)

slick

pat (Adjective) — Having only superficial plausibility. ex. "pat promises"

pat (Adjective) — Exactly suited to the occasion. ex. "a pat reply"

5. pat (Adverb)

pat (Adverb) — Completely or perfectly. ex. "he has the lesson pat" ex. "had the system down pat"