PAT

• (noun) a light touch or stroke

  synonyms : dab , tap

• (noun) the sound made by a gentle blow

  synonyms : rap , tap

• (verb) hit lightly

  "pat him on the shoulder"

  synonyms : dab

• (verb) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

  synonyms : chuck

• (adverb) completely or perfectly

  "he has the lesson pat", "had the system down pat"

• (adj.) exactly suited to the occasion

  "a pat reply"

• (adj.) having only superficial plausibility

  "glib promises", "a slick commercial"

  synonyms : glib , slick

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