| pat [a] |
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| 1) | having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" |
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| Synonyms : | glib slick |
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| plausible |
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| 2) | exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" |
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| appropriate |
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| pat [r] |
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| 1) | completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" |
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| pat [n] |
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| 1) | the sound made by a gentle blow |
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| Synonyms : | rap tap |
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| sound tap knock tap dab pitter-patter |
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| 2) | a light touch or stroke |
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| Synonyms : | dab tap |
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| touch dab dab chuck knock tap |
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| pat [v] |
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| 1) | pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin |
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| Synonyms : | chuck |
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| caress dab |
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| 2) | hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" |
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| Synonyms : | dab |
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| strike dab |
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