Synonyms for pat

Other words for “pat”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “pat”. The most common are rap, tap, dab, chuck, glib.

noun the sound made by a gentle blow

Synonymsrap tap

noun a light touch or stroke

Synonymstap dab

verb pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Synonymschuck

verb hit lightly

Synonymsdab

adjective having only superficial plausibility

adjective exactly suited to the occasion

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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