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Rarepats
The correct spelling is pats.
How to pronounce pats
noun
IPA: /pæts/
Say it like: Pat-s
The correct spelling is pats. The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep For example: "To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
Usage Examples
“To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.”
“I patted the cookie dough into shape.”
“Do you want to pat the cat?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
- 2.A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
- 3.A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
- 4.Patent.
- 5.Pattern.
verb
- 1.To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
- 2.To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
- 3.To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- 4.To gently rain.
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