pat

Meanings

• the sound made by a gentle blow
• a light touch or stroke
• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
• hit lightly
  • "pat him on the shoulder"
• having only superficial plausibility
• exactly suited to the occasion
  • "a pat reply"
• completely or perfectly
  • "he has the lesson pat"
  • "had the system down pat"

Synonyms

chuck, dab, glib, rap, slick, tap