pats noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: pats (1) English Definition Touches quickly and gently with the flat of the hand. Example Sentence He pats his dog on the back before leaving. US IPA /pæts/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /pæts/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms strokes taps caresses nudges Antonyms hits strikes punches Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link