to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat. He patted my head/patted me on the head affectionately.

pat · verb. hit lightly. “pat him on the shoulder” · verb. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin. synonyms: chuck · noun. a light touch ...

Pat definition: to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape.

to touch a person or animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way: She stopped to pat the dog.

22 нояб. 2024 г. · 18 meanings: 1. to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface 2. to slap (a person or animal).

pat · [countable] praise, congratulations, or encouragement:She just needed a pat on the back. · [~ + object + on the back] to praise, congratulate, or ...

​to touch somebody/something gently several times with your hand flat, especially to show kind feelings. pat something She patted the dog on the head.

PAT meaning: 1 : to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort ...

to touch someone or something gently several times with your hand flat, especially as a sign of affection pat something She patted the dog on the head.