ALL meanings of patted
pat
P p - verb with object patted to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms. 1
- verb with object patted to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc. 1
- verb with object patted to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps. 1
- verb without object patted to strike lightly or gently. 1
- verb without object patted to walk or run with light footsteps. 1
- noun patted a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object. 1
- noun patted the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps. 1
- noun patted a small piece or mass, usually flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter. 1
- idioms patted a pat on the back, a word of praise, congratulations, or encouragement: Everyone needs a pat on the back now and then. 1
- idioms patted pat down, to pat or pass the hands over the body of (a clothed person) to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc. 1
- idioms patted pat on the back, to praise, congratulate, or encourage: The boss patted him on the back for the deal he made yesterday. 1