n. a light touch or stroke

n. a female given name of Latin origin; "American actress Patricia Neal (1926-2010) won an Academy Award for her role as middle-aged housekeeper Alma Brown in 'Hud'."

n. the sound made by a gentle blow

v. hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

v. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

adj. exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"

adj. having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"