Meaning
To touch someone or something gently a few times with a flat hand.
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Word origin
A Middle English word made to imitate the soft sound of a light flat hit.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- pat
Grammar
Examples
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You pat animals gently with a flat hand to show you like them.
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A pat on the shoulder or back is a friendly way to comfort or praise someone.
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As a noun, a pat on the back means praise for doing something well.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 10: pat, mm-hm, signature and 7 more words.