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1. : a light blow especially with the hand or a flat instrument. 2. : a light tapping often rhythmical sound. 3. : something (such as butter) shaped into a small flat usually square individual portion. pat. 2 of 6. adverb. : in a pat manner : aptly, perfectly. has her part down pat. pat. 3 of 6. verb. patted; patting. transitive verb. 1.
pat adjective, adverb [not gradable] (WITHOUT THINKING) ( esp. of an answer) having been already prepared and therefore said without thinking much about the question: You’ve got a pat response to every question that comes along.
Definition of pat adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When it's an adjective, pat means "way too simple" or "glib," as in "I asked a serious question — please don't give me a pat answer." To "have something down pat " is to know it by heart. Definitions of pat. verb. hit lightly. “ pat him on the shoulder”. synonyms: dab. see more. verb.
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1 pat /ˈpæt/ verb
pats; patted; patting
1 pat
/ˈpæt/
verb
[phrasal verb]
pat (someone) down or pat down (someone) US
: to move your hands over (someone) in order to search for something (such as a weapon) that may be hidden in clothing
•The police patted the suspect down at the scene.
: to praise or give credit to (someone) for doing good work
•They deserve to be patted on the back for the way they've handled this problem.
•You should pat yourselves on the back for doing such a great job.
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: an act of lightly touching someone or something with your hand to show affection or approval
informal
: a show of praise or approval
•You all deserve a pat on the back [=you all deserve to be praised] for making this possible.
•You did a great job, so give yourself a pat on the back.
: learned completely or perfectly
•(US) She has her lines down pat.
US
: to refuse to change your opinion or decision
•Despite our objections, they are going to stand pat with their decision.
disapproving
: said or done without any real thought or effort to be truthful or original
•a pat response
pat. 2. [ pat ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. exactly to the point or purpose; apt; opportune: a pat solution to a problem. excessively glib; unconvincingly facile: His answers were too pat to suit the examining board. learned, known, or mastered perfectly or exactly: to have something pat. adverb. exactly or perfectly. aptly; opportunely.
5 days ago · 1. verb. If you pat something or someone, you tap them lightly, usually with your hand held flat. 'Don't you worry about any of this,' she said patting me on the knee. [VERB noun + on] The landlady patted her hair nervously. [VERB noun] Wash the lettuce and pat it dry. [VERB noun adjective] Pat is also a noun .
