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Synonyms for Pat

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Top synonyms for “pat”: chuck, dab, dab, glib, rap, slick, tap, appropriate, and 1 more below.

Definitions

  1. (noun)a light touch or stroke
  2. (noun)the sound made by a gentle blow
  3. (verb)hit lightly
    pat him on the shoulder
  4. (verb)pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
  5. (adjective)exactly suited to the occasion
    a pat reply
  6. (adjective)having only superficial plausibility
    glib promises
  7. (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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