Word: PAT
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Definition of PAT
- The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
- A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
- A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
"To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
"I patted the cookie dough into shape."
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
"Do you want to pat the cat?"
- Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
"a pat expression"
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
- Perfectly.
"He has the routine down pat."
- Patent.
- Pattern.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "pat" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "pat" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAT:
- # the pat effect
- # master of pat
- # playing with pat
- # in terms of pat
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of PAT:
Word Family
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