Pat Definition & Meaning
pat
- adverb
- completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
- adjective
- having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
- exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
- noun
- the sound made by a gentle blow
- a light touch or stroke
- verb
- pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
- hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
"Pat" in song lyrics
See how pat is used in real songs:
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"and get your card pulled like Pitty Pat"
9th Wonder f/ Median, Phonte — Band Practice Pt. 2 -
"Deuces is wild, this is pitty pat"
AchoZen — DEUCES -
"Say what's up to that Gator, Mafio and that Pat"
Al-D f/ SPM, S.U.C — Never Forget
Words that rhyme with pat
Usage tips for "pat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pat to find words that pair well.
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- What does pat mean?
- completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" the sound made by a gentle blow a light touch or stroke pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
- What part of speech is pat?
- Pat is an adverb, an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does pat have?
- Pat has 7 definitions across 4 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun, verb).