Pat Definition

pat
adverb
  1. completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
adjective
  1. having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
  2. exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
noun
  1. the sound made by a gentle blow
  2. a light touch or stroke
verb
  1. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
  2. hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

"Pat" in song lyrics

See how pat is used in real songs:

  • "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"

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