pat

Noun
  1. The sound made by a gentle blow (synset 107403587)
    hypernym: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
    hyponym: pitter-patter - a series of rapid tapping sounds
    synonym: rap, tap
  2. A light touch or stroke (synset 100126256)
    hypernym: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    synonym: dab, tap
Adverb
  1. Completely or perfectly (synset 400010321)
    "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
Adjective
  1. Having only superficial plausibility (synset 301804305)
    "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
    similar: plausible - apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
    synonym: glib, slick
  2. Exactly suited to the occasion (synset 300136413)
    "a pat reply"
    similar: appropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
Verb
  1. Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin (synset 201246225)
    hypernym: caress, fondle - touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
    synonym: chuck
  2. Hit lightly (synset 201235591)
    "pat him on the shoulder"
    hypernym: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    synonym: dab

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