Definition of Pat
1. Noun. The sound made by a gentle blow.
Generic synonyms: Sound
Specialized synonyms: Pitter-patter
Derivative terms: Tap, Tap, Tap
2. Verb. Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin.
3. Adjective. Having only superficial plausibility. "A slick commercial"
4. Adverb. Completely or perfectly. "Had the system down pat"
5. Noun. A light touch or stroke.
6. Verb. Hit lightly. "Pat him on the shoulder"
7. Adjective. Exactly suited to the occasion. "A pat reply"
Definition of Pat
1. v. t. To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog.
2. n. A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap.
3. a. Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely.
4. adv. In a pat manner.
Definition of Pat
1. to touch lightly [v PATTED, PATTING, PATS]
Medical Definition of Pat
1. Bouts of rapid, regular heart beating originating in the atrium (upper chamber of the heart). Due to abnormalities in the av node relay station that lead to rapid firing of electrical impulses from the atrium which bypass the av node under certain conditions. These conditions include alcohol excess, stress, caffeine, overactive thyroid or excessive thyroid hormone intake, and certain drugs. Pat is an example of an arrhythmia where the abnormality is in the electrical system of the heart, while the heart muscle and valves may be normal. (12 Dec 1998)
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