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.
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Next came an angry voice—the Rabbit’s—“Pat!
Pat!
“Now tell me, Pat, what’s that in the window?”
Anne laid her fresh young cheek against Marilla’s faded one, and reached out a hand to pat Matthew’s shoulder.
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