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Definition of pat verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

pat

 verb
verb
NAmE//pæt//
 
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they pat
 
he / she / it pats
 
past simple patted
 
-ing form patting
 
 
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  • 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. He patted his sister's hand consolingly. pat something + adj. Pat your face dry with a soft towel.
    • Idioms
    pat somebody/yourself on the back
     
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    to praise someone or yourself for doing something well     Phrasal Verbspat down
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