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PAT

Definition:

[adverb] completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
[noun] the sound made by a gentle blow
Synonyms: rap, tap
[noun] a light touch or stroke
Synonyms: tap, dab
[verb] pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Synonyms: chuck
[verb] hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
Synonyms: dab
[adjective] having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
Synonyms: glib, slick
[adjective] exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"