1. Verb
To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog.
2. Noun
A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap.
3. Noun
A small mass, as of butter, shaped by pats.
4. Adjective
Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely.
5. Adverb
In a pat manner.
6. Adjective
having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
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