pat
/pæt/ adjective C2- Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken. · a pat expression
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
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A FLEA thus questioned an Ox: “What ails you, that being so huge and strong, you submit to the wrongs you receive from men and slave for them day by day, while I, being so small a creature, mercilessly feed on their flesh and drink their blood without stint?” The Ox replied: “I do not wish to be ungrateful, for I am loved and well cared for by men, and they often pat my head and shoulders.” “Woe’s me!” said the flea; “this very patting which you like, whenever it happens to me, brings with it my inevitable destruction.”
Never mind warning me, Inspector: I’m ready to stand pat upon the truth.
Anne laid her fresh young cheek against Marilla’s faded one, and reached out a hand to pat Matthew’s shoulder.
Next came an angry voice—the Rabbit’s—“Pat!
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