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Meanings of Pat

Adjective

  • Something that is just right for the moment or occasion, like a good answer.
  • Something that is not very original or is used too much, like a common phrase.

Verb

  • To gently tap with your hand, like when you show you care by patting someone on the back.
  • To hit lightly with your hand to make something smooth, like when you shape cookie dough.
  • To gently stroke or touch an animal, like when you pet a dog or cat.
  • To lightly rain, like when drops fall softly from the sky.

Noun

  • The sound of a light slap or tap, like when you step softly.
  • A light tap or slap, like when you give someone a friendly touch with your hand.
  • A soft lump of something, like butter or clay.

Adverb

  • In a way that is just right or fits well, like doing something at the right time.
  • Perfectly, like when you do something exactly right.

Explanation of the word: Pat

To 'pat' means to lightly touch or tap something. For example, you can pat your friend on the back to say 'good job!'.

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Translations for the word: Pat

hindi
पैट (pat) in Hindi

pait

पेट (pet) in Hindi

pet

पैट (pat) in Hindi

pait

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Pat

What does 'pat' mean?
The word 'pat' means to touch someone or something gently with your hand.
How do you pronounce 'pat'?
You pronounce 'pat' like 'pat' with a short 'a' sound, rhyming with 'cat'.
What is the origin of the word 'pat'?
The word 'pat' comes from the Old English word 'pætta', which means to stroke or touch.
What is the meaning of 'pat' in Hindi?
The word 'pat' in Hindi is 'पट' (Paṭ).