pat
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1.0
- noun
- /pæt/
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- Delia gives her a supportive pat on the back, and Evan lets out a sigh of relief.
- pat on the back
- give a pat
Honestly, it's so good giving it a pat and can you see, can you hear?
- Honestly, it's so good giving it a pat and can you see, can you hear?
Examples
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His response is a pat on the shoulder and a tight smile.
Fiction book (1992) -
Never a thank you or a pat on the back.
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And before she left me there, made sure to give me a nice pat on the head.
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And with that, he gave me a pat on the back and sent me out the door.
Academic text (1996) -
The head nurse gave me a smile and a pat on the arm this morning.
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Really, give yourselves a pat on the back.
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"After this, he gave me a fatherly pat on the shoulder and went back into the faculty building.
Fiction book (1991) -
Miss Potts leaned over and gave him a nice little pat on the arm.
Fiction book (1993) -
Frank nods and gives the boy a reassuring pat on the back.
Fiction book (1991) -
After she scored the winning goal, her coach gave her a well-deserved pat on the back.
Synonyms
66
1.0
A light touch or sound from a gentle hit
8
2.0
A light quick touch with your hand or a cloth
A gentle touch on the arm to show comfort or support
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How Gentle
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Etymology
Pat comes from the soft 'pat' sound you make when you lightly touch someone, so it means a quick, gentle touch that shows care, approval, or comfort.