Definition

To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog. Gay pats my shoulder, and you vanish quite. Pope.

Other Definitions

This word also has 3 other definitions:

PAT (adjective)

Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely. "Pat allusion." Barrow.

PAT (adverb)

In a pat manner. I foresaw then 't would come in pat hereafter. Sterne.

PAT (noun)

1. A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap. 2. A small mass, as of butter, shaped by pats. It looked like a tessellated work of ...