pat

/pˈæt/

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Adjective Satellite
having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
Adjective Satellite
exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
Adverb
completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"
Noun
the sound made by a gentle blow
Noun
a light touch or stroke
Verb
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Verb
hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

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