Pat

/pæt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts3 letters

Definition of Pat

noun

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.

verb

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?"
To gently rain.

adjective

Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
"a pat expression"
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.

adverb

Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
Perfectly.
"He has the routine down pat."

Anagrams of Pat

Exact Anagrams

2 words using all 3 letters:

Words You Can Make

2 words can be made from the letters in "pat":

3-LETTER WORDS

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "pat" and rearranging:

+epate peat tape tepa

+rpart prat rapt tarp trap

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

achromat acrobat aerobat aerosat aerostat afloat airboat amadavat anastigmat antifat antistat apparat appestat arhat aristocrat+5 more

Related Words

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