pat noun verb adjective adverb Stress: first syllable š¤ Save Syllables: pat (1) English Definition Touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand Example Sentence She gave the dog a gentle pat. US IPA /pƦt/ š Listen US UK IPA /pƦt/ š Listen UK Synonyms tap stroke caress slap Antonyms punch kick Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link