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pat [ pat ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. exactly: in an exact, accurate, or fluent way
He has his part down pat.

2. opportunely: at the most appropriate time or place



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. glib: so easily and readily produced as to suggest lack of proper thought
pat answers

2. card games not to be improved: describes a poker hand that is not likely to be improved by drawing additional cards

[Late 16th century. Probably "hitting the mark" <pat1]
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