the sound made by a gentle blow

[ Syn: rap , tap ]

a light touch or stroke

[ Syn: tap , dab ]

completely or perfectly; he has the lesson pat; had the system down pat'

having only superficial plausibility; glib promises; a slick commercial

[ Syn: glib , slick ]

exactly suited to the occasion; a pat reply'

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

[ Syn: chuck ]

hit lightly; pat him on the shoulder

[ Syn: dab ]