Top synonyms for “pat”: chuck, dab, dab, glib, rap, slick, tap, appropriate, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a light touch or stroke
- (noun)the sound made by a gentle blow
- (verb)hit lightly“pat him on the shoulder”
- (verb)pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
- (adjective)exactly suited to the occasion“a pat reply”
- (adjective)having only superficial plausibility“glib promises”
- (adverb)completely or perfectly“he has the lesson pat”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "pat"?
Common synonyms for "pat" include chuck, dab, dab, glib, rap, slick. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "pat" mean?
a light touch or stroke
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