ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Patting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpætɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Patting is a noun meaning The act by which something is patted.

Meaning

The act by which something is patted.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of pat

Example Sentences

It is safe to say that Betty was fully dressed, to the last little pattings and fluffings of her blue morning dress, before ten minutes was up, and, with Mrs. Irving, was walking with rapidly beating heart down the hall toward Allen's room.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include knocking, touching, nodding, touch, paction, praising.

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