A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
(slang, possibly offensive) An Irish person.
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Clipping of patent.
(knitting) Clipping of pattern.
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) To stroke or fondle (an animal). Compare pet.
To gently rain.
Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
Perfectly.