pats
verbUK /pæts/
US /pæts/
Gently touches someone or something with a flat hand.
She pats the dog on the head.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small flat pieces of butter.
He added two pats of butter to the pan.
3. Light sounds made by soft steps or taps.
The pats of rain on the roof were soothing.
4. Short names for Patrick or Patricia.
Pats from our class went on the trip.