Pat: meaning, definitions and examples

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pat

[ pæt ]

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medical

A quick and somewhat light slap with the open hand, often to the face.

Synonyms

slap, stroke, tap

Examples of usage

He gave me a pat on the back to congratulate me.
She received a pat on the head from her teacher for her good behavior.
The doctor patted the patient on the shoulder to comfort him.

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informal

To tap gently with the open hand or something flat.

Synonyms

caress, stroke, tap

Examples of usage

She patted the dog on the head as a sign of affection.
He patted his pockets, searching for his keys.

Translations

Translations of the word "pat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tapinha

🇮🇳 थपथपाना

🇩🇪 Klaps

🇮🇩 tepukan

🇺🇦 поплескування

🇵🇱 klepnięcie

🇯🇵 軽く叩く

🇫🇷 tapoter

🇪🇸 palmada

🇹🇷 şaplak

🇰🇷 가볍게 치기

🇸🇦 ربتة

🇨🇿 poplácání

🇸🇰 poplácanie

🇨🇳 拍

🇸🇮 ploskanje

🇮🇸 klapp

🇰🇿 шапалақтау

🇬🇪 პატა

🇦🇿 şaplak

🇲🇽 palmada

Word origin

The word 'pat' originated from Middle English 'patte', of imitative origin. It has been used since the 14th century to describe a light, quick touch or stroke.

See also: patent, patient, Patrick, patsy, patten, patty.