Pat
Noun:
- A non-gender based proper name, short for Patricia in women, or Patrick in men. ("I'd like to introduce my friend Pat.")
Verb:
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a surface or a person. ("To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.")
- To touch a person. ("They performed a pat down search.")
- To know something very well. ("He had the routine down pat.")
See also: strike, hit, feel, name, List of names.
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