pat

[US]/pæt/
[UK]/pæt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. tap lightly;
n. light tapping sound;
adj. suitable; too quick.

Phrases & Collocations

pat gently

pat down

pat dry

pat a dog

pat a cat

stand pat

Example Sentences

a pat of butter.

there are no pat answers to these questions.

the Reverend Pat Tilly.

Give me a pat of butter.

Pat went off to boogie to a steel band.

the happy endingcame rather pat .

Pat rolled the trolley to and fro.

Could you hear the pat?

the film is based on a novel by Pat Conroy.

the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived.

they are not going to pat my head and say all is forgiven .

they deserve a pat on the back for a job well done.

many ranchers stood pat with the old strains of cattle.

Pat is very good at recognizing wild flowers.

received a pat on the back for doing a good job.

A pat answer is not going to satisfy an inquisitive audience.

Good night, Pat, sleep tight!

With a reassuring pat on her arm, he left.

A pat tale aroused a big laugh.

He gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

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