Definition: a light touch or stroke
Definition: the sound made by a gentle blow
Definition: hit lightly
Usage: pat him on the shoulder
Definition: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Main entry: pat
Definition: exactly suited to the occasion
Usage: a pat reply
Definition: having only superficial plausibility
Usage: glib promises; a slick commercial
Main entry: pat
Definition: completely or perfectly
Usage: he has the lesson pat; had the system down pat