noun
patting
PA-tihng
Patting (noun) means the act of gently tapping something with the flat of the hand. Example: “A few gentle pattings on the back calmed the crying baby.”
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The act of gently tapping something with the flat of the hand.
"A few gentle pattings on the back calmed the crying baby."
How to use patting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of patting something — a light, repeated tap with the hand.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pattings
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Rhymes for patting
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What does “patting” mean?
The word “patting” means the act of gently tapping something with the flat of the hand. In plain terms, the act of patting something — a light, repeated tap with the hand.
How do you pronounce “patting”?
“Patting” is pronounced PA-tihng ([ˈpʰæɾɪŋ] in IPA).
How do you use “patting” in a sentence?
Here is “patting” used in a sentence: “A few gentle pattings on the back calmed the crying baby.”
What part of speech is “patting”?
“Patting” is a noun.
