pat
adj 1: having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a
slick commercial" [syn: {glib}, {slick}]
2: exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
n 1: the sound made by a gentle blow [syn: {rap}, {tap}]
2: a light touch or stroke [syn: {tap}, {dab}]
adv : completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the
system down pat"
v 1: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, esp. under the chin
[syn: {chuck}]
2: hit lightly [syn: {dab}]