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Definition pat in American English

pat verb

[transitive] verb
/pæt/
1

to touch someone gently several times with a flat hand to show that you care about them or want to make them feel better

Example

Stella patted his knee reassuringly.

Example

He patted the girl on the shoulder in an attempt to comfort her.

Synonyms and related words
mwah kiss hug
1.1

if you pat your hair or skin you touch it gently to make it smooth, neat, or dry

Example

He patted his already immaculate hair.

Example

After washing, pat your face dry with a soft towel.

Synonyms and related words
cleanse cotton cotton bud
1.2

to touch something gently with a flat hand to draw attention to it, or to check that something is where you placed it

Example

"I'm hungry," he said, patting his stomach.

Example

"Come and sit here," she said, patting the seat beside her.

Example

He patted his pants pocket to see if his keys were there.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
1.3

if you pat an animal such as a dog or a horse, you touch it gently several times with a flat hand in a friendly way

Synonyms and related words
touch contact hold mwah kiss hug
Definition pat in American English