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(adverb) completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat" |
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(satellite adjective) exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply" |
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(noun) the sound made by a gentle blow |
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Synonyms: rap, tap |
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Related Words: pitter-patter, sound |
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(noun) a light touch or stroke |
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Synonyms: dab, tap |
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Related Words: touch, touching |
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(verb) hit lightly |
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Synonyms: dab |
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Related Words: strike |
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(verb) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, esp. under the chin |
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Synonyms: chuck |
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Related Words: caress |
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(satellite adjective) having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial" |
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Synonyms: glib, slick |
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