Definition of pato
1. pat [ v ] pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, esp. under the chin
Used in print:(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)
Drenched and shaking , he stood near the sweet-smelling stall and dared to pat her muzzle .
(Francis Pollini, Night....)
One day , Ching had told him ( smiling , patting him on the back ) as they walked to the weekly conference of squad leaders , `` Keep it up , your squad is good , one of the best , keep it up , keep_up the good work '' .
(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)
He patted the eye Joel had had blackened in a fight over being Rebel at the crossroads some days back .
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
Light sticks of fingers , the tips gummy with dark earth , patted at Watson 's throat .
(John Cheever, "The Brigadier and the Golf Widow,"...)
`` I 've seen you , though , before '' , she said with enormous coyness , patting his knee .
Synonyms pat chuck Related Terms caress tap2. pat [ v ] hit lightly
Examples:
"pat him on the shoulder"
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
He had reached the three passive guards ; he crept in an incertain manner , patting the ground before him .
Synonyms pat dab Related Terms strike3. Pat [ n ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 387
Synonyms Pat4. pat [ a ] exactly suited to the occasion
Examples:
"a pat reply"
5. pat [ n ] the sound made by a gentle blow
Synonyms tap rap pat Related Terms sound pitter-patter dab tap6. pat [ r ] completely or perfectly
Examples:
"he has the lesson pat"
"had the system down pat"
7. pat [ a ] having only superficial plausibility
Examples:
"glib promises"
"a slick commercial"
8. Pat [ n ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 457
Synonyms Pat9. pat [ n ] a light touch or stroke
Synonyms dab pat tap Related Terms touch chuck tap dab tapSimilar Spelling
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