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pat

/pæt/ /pæt/
noun
  1. 1 okşama, hafif vuruş countable

Definition (English)

A light touch or tap, especially with the hand, often as a sign of affection or encouragement.

Example Sentences

  1. She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
    Köpeğin başına hafif bir okşama yaptı.
  2. He received a pat on the back for his good work.
    İyi işi için sırtına bir sıvazlama aldı.

Synonyms

tapstrokecaresstouchbrushclappatting

Antonyms

smackhitstrikeslappunch

Collocations

give a patpat on the backpat someonegentle patsoft patpat of approval

Related Words

handaffectionencouragementcomfortgesture

Phrases 4

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