1. (

• pat ,
• rap ,
• tap

) the sound made by a gentle blow ;

2. (

• tap ,
• pat ,
• dab

) a light touch or stroke ;

1. (

• chuck ,
• pat ,

) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin ;

2. (

• dab ,
• pat

) hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" ;

1. (

• glib ,
• pat ,
• slick

) having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" ;

2. (

• pat

) exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" ;

1. (

• pat

) completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" ;