pat in Irish
pat in Irish is boiseog, slíoc — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.
pat in Irish
boiseog
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
slíoc
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
What does "pat" mean?
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verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
"He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys."
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noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
"The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm."
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noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
"A pat of butter melted slowly on top of the warm toast."
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adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
"The film ended with a pat happy ending that felt a little unrealistic."
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pat in a sentence
- He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys.
- She patted the dog on the head.
- The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm.
- Give the horse a pat before you leave the stable.
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What is "pat" in Irish?
"pat" in Irish is boiseog, slíoc. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
How do you use "pat" in a sentence?
Example: "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys." In Irish, "pat" is boiseog, slíoc.
Are there other ways to say "pat" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "pat": boiseog, slíoc.
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