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PAT
abbr.
point after touchdown
pat 1
(păt)v. pat·ted, pat·ting, pats
v.tr.
1.
a. To tap gently with the open hand or with something flat.
b. To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection. See Synonyms at caress.
2. To mold by tapping gently with the hands or a flat implement.
v.intr.
1. To run or walk with a tapping sound.
2. To hit something or against something gently or lightly.
n.
Idiom: 1. A light gentle stroke or tap.
2. The sound made by a light stroke or tap or by light footsteps.
3. A small mass shaped by or as if by patting: a pat of butter.
pat on the back
An expression or gesture of praise or approval: Let's give them a pat on the back for doing a good job.
[From Middle English, a blow, perhaps of imitative origin.]
pat 2
(păt)adj.
1.
a. Suitable; fitting: "Suggestions about her reasons for going are made indirectly, lightly and ambiguously; no pat explanation is offered" (Janna Malamud Smith).
b. Fitting or satisfactory in a superficial or contrived way, especially in being trite or glib: "The dialogue is sometimes stilted and the ending too pat" (Leonard Malkin).
2. Games Being a poker hand that is strong enough to make drawing cards unlikely to improve it.
adv. Informal
Readily or perfectly as a result of memorization or familiarization: They've got the system down pat. He has the lesson pat.
[From pat.]
pat′ly adv.
pat′ness n.
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pat
(pæt)vb, pats, patting or patted
1. to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface: to pat a ball.
2. to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc
3. (tr) to shape, smooth, etc, with a flat instrument or the palm
4. (intr) to walk or run with light footsteps
5. pat someone on the back informal to congratulate or encourage someone
n
6. a light blow with something flat
7. a gentle slap
8. a small mass of something: a pat of butter.
9. the sound made by a light stroke or light footsteps
10. pat on the back informal a gesture or word indicating approval or encouragement
[C14: perhaps imitative]
pat
(pæt)adv
1. Also: off pat exactly or fluently memorized or mastered: he recited it pat.
2. opportunely or aptly
3. stand pat
a. chiefly US and Canadian to refuse to abandon a belief, decision, etc
b. (in poker, etc) to play without adding new cards to the hand dealt
adj
4. exactly right for the occasion; apt: a pat reply.
5. too exactly fitting; glib: a pat answer to a difficult problem.
6. (Card Games) exactly right: a pat hand in poker.
[C17: perhaps adverbial use ("with a light stroke") of pat1]
pat
(pæt)n
on one's pat informal Austral alone; on one's own
[C20: rhyming slang, from Pat Malone]
Pat
(pæt)n
(Peoples) an informal name for an Irishman
[from Patrick]
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pat1
(pæt)v. pat•ted, pat•ting,
n. v.t.
1. to strike lightly, as with the hand or a small object.
2. to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc.
v.i. 3. to strike lightly or gently.
4. to walk or run with light footsteps.
n. 5. a light stroke, tap, or blow, as with the hand.
6. the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps.
7. a small piece, usu. flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter.
Idioms: pat on the back, praise, congratulations, or encouragement.
[1375–1425; late Middle English, blow, stroke]
pat2
(pæt)adj.
1. exactly to the point or purpose; apt; opportune.
2. excessively glib; unconvincingly facile: pat answers.
3. learned, known, or mastered perfectly or exactly: to have something pat.
adv. 4. exactly or perfectly.
5. aptly; opportunely.
Idioms: stand pat,
a. to cling firmly to one's decision, policy, or beliefs.
b. (in draw poker) to play a hand as dealt, without replacing any cards.
[1570–80; orig. adverbial use of pat1, as in obsolete to hit pat to strike accurately]
pat′ness, n.
pat.
1. patent.
2. patented.
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Pat
a small mass of soft substance, formed or shaped by patting.Examples: pat of butter, 1754; of water, 1888.
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pat
Past participle: patted
Gerund: patting
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| Noun | 1. |  pat - the sound made by a gentle blow sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" pitter-patter - a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house" |
| 2. | pat - a light touch or stroke | |
| Verb | 1. | pat - pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin |
| 2. | pat - hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead" | |
| Adj. | 1. | pat - having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" plausible - apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a plausible excuse" |
| 2. | pat - exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" appropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate" | |
| Adv. | 1. | pat - completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" |
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pat
1noun
2. lump, cake, portion, dab, small piece a pat of butter
pat someone on the back congratulate, praise, applaud, compliment, commend, sing the praises of, big up (slang, chiefly Caribbean) industry bigwigs patting each other on the back
pat yourself on the back boast about yourself, congratulate yourself, blow your own trumpet, talk big (informal), brag about yourself, preen yourself, big yourself up (slang, chiefly Caribbean) Hollywood patting itself on the back in the annual Academy Awards ceremony
pat
2adjective glib, easy, ready, smooth, automatic, slick, simplistic, facile There's no pat answer to your question.
off pat perfectly, precisely, exactly, flawlessly, faultlessly He doesn't have the answer off pat.
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pat
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Translations
جاهِز، مَحْفوظ غَيْباً، بِدون تَرَدُّدرَبْتَه، مُلامَسَه خفيفَهقِطْعَة زُبْدَه صَغيرَهيُرَبِّتُ، يُلاطِفُ
hrudkanazpaměťplesknutípo rucepohotově
klapklappeklatparat
nokaretaputus
darabkalegyintésmegveregetvereget
hafa á reiîum höndumklappklappasmjörklípa
beregintgumulėlispatapšnojimaspatapšnotitapšnojimas
gatavs, sagatavotsglāstsnoglāstītpaplikšķinātpika, pikucis
ples nutie
trepljanjetrepljati
pat
1 [pæt]A. N
1. (= light blow) → palmadita f, golpecito m; (= caress) → caricia f
to give sb a pat on the back (lit) → dar a algn una palmada en la espalda (fig) → felicitar a algn
to give o.s. a pat on the back (fig) → felicitarse a sí mismo
to give sb a pat on the back (lit) → dar a algn una palmada en la espalda (fig) → felicitar a algn
to give o.s. a pat on the back (fig) → felicitarse a sí mismo
2. [of butter] → porción f
B. VT (= touch) [+ hair, face etc] → tocar, pasar la mano por; (= tap) → dar una palmadita en; [+ child's head, dog] → acariciar
pat
2 [pæt]A. ADV he knows it (off) pat → lo sabe al dedillo or de memoria
he always has an excuse just pat → siempre tiene su excusa lista
the answer came too pat → dio su respuesta con demasiada prontitud
to stand pat (US) → mantenerse firme or en sus trece
he always has an excuse just pat → siempre tiene su excusa lista
the answer came too pat → dio su respuesta con demasiada prontitud
to stand pat (US) → mantenerse firme or en sus trece
B. ADJ [answer] → fácil
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
pat
[ˈpæt] vt [+ hand, hair] → donner une petite tape à; [+ dog] → caresser
to pat sb on the head → tapoter la tête à qn
to pat sb on the knee → tapoter le genou à qn
to pat sb on the back (= congratulate) → congratuler qn
to pat o.s. on the back → se congratuler
to pat sb on the head → tapoter la tête à qn
to pat sb on the knee → tapoter le genou à qn
to pat sb on the back (= congratulate) → congratuler qn
to pat o.s. on the back → se congratuler
n
to give sb a pat on the shoulder → donner une tape sur l'épaule à qn
to give sb a pat on the back (= congratulate) → congratuler qn
to give a dog a pat → caresser un chien
to give sb a pat on the back (= congratulate) → congratuler qn
to give a dog a pat → caresser un chien
pat of butter → miniplaquette f de beurre
adv
to know sth off pat (= by heart) (British) → savoir qch par cœur
to have sth off pat (British) (= learned by heart) → avoir appris qch par cœur
He had his answer off pat
BUT Il avait une réponse toute prête.
to have sth off pat (British) (= learned by heart) → avoir appris qch par cœur
He had his answer off pat
BUT Il avait une réponse toute prête.
to have sth down pat (US) (= perfected) → posséder parfaitement qch
adj (= facile) [answer, generalization] → simpliste
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Pat
n (sl) → Ire m
pat
1pat
2adv to know or have something off pat → etw wie am Schnürchen (inf) → or wie aus dem Effeff (inf) → können; he knows the rules off pat → er kennt die Regeln in- und auswendig or aus dem Effeff (inf); to learn something off pat → etw in- und auswendig lernen; he’s always got an answer off pat → er hat immer eine Antwort parat; to stand pat → keinen Zollbreit nachgeben
adj answer, explanation → glatt; somehow his excuses seem a bit pat to me → er ist mir immer ein bisschen zu schnell mit Ausreden bei der Hand
pat
3n → Klaps m; he gave his nephew a pat on the head → er tätschelte seinem Neffen den Kopf; excellent work, said the teacher, giving her a pat on the shoulder → hervorragende Arbeit, sagte der Lehrer und klopfte ihr auf die Schulter; he gave her knee an affectionate pat → er tätschelte ihr liebevoll das Knie; to give one’s horse/the dog a pat → sein Pferd/seinen Hund tätscheln; (once) → seinem Pferd/Hund einen Klaps geben; to give somebody/oneself a pat on the back (fig) → jdm/sich selbst auf die Schulter klopfen; that’s a pat on the back for you → das ist ein Kompliment für dich
vt (= touch lightly) → tätscheln; (= hit gently) ball → leicht schlagen; sand → festklopfen; face → abtupfen; to pat somebody/the dog on the head → jdm/dem Hund den Kopf tätscheln; to pat something/one’s face dry → etw/sein Gesicht trocken tupfen; she patted a few loose curls into place → sie drückte ein paar Locken an, die sich gelöst hatten; the sculptor patted the plaster into shape → der Bildhauer klopfte den Gips in die richtige Form; he patted aftershave onto his face → er betupfte sein Gesicht mit Rasierwasser; to pat somebody on the back (lit) → jdm auf den Rücken klopfen; to pat somebody/oneself on the back (fig) → jdm/sich selbst auf die Schulter klopfen
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
pat
1 [pæt]1. n
a. (with hand) → colpetto (affettuoso); (to animal) → carezza
to give sb/o.s. a pat on the back (fig) → congratularsi or compiacersi con qn/se stesso
to give sb/o.s. a pat on the back (fig) → congratularsi or compiacersi con qn/se stesso
b. (of butter) → panetto
2. vt (hair, face) → dare dei colpetti leggeri a; (dog) → accarezzare; (sb's shoulder) → dare un colpetto (affettuoso) su
pat
2 [pæt] adj & adv the answer came or was too pat → la risposta è stata troppo prontahe knows it (off) pat, (Am) he has it down pat → lo conosce or sa a menadito
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
pat
(pӕt) noun1. a light, gentle blow or touch, usually with the palm of the hand and showing affection. She gave the child a pat on the head.
2. (of butter) a small piece; a lump.
verb – past tense, past participle ˈpatted – to strike gently with the palm of the hand, usually as a sign of affection. He patted the horse's neck.
adverb (often off pat) memorized, prepared and ready to be said. He had the answer (off) pat.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
pat
n palmadita, golpecito; vt (pret & pp patted; ger patting) dar palmaditas or golpecitosEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.