PAT
Post-score kick attempt
As a verb, pat suggests a light, quick touch or hit, especially with the palm or fingers (She patted my back).
When you pat food, you shape it with your hands.
As a noun, pat is a single instance of the verb, or a mass of food that has been patted: There’s a pat of butter on the table.
As an adjective, pat means superficial or unconvincing: He gave me the pat answer.
As an adverb, pat can mean exactly or appropriately: Her remarks were right on the dot and pat.
Stored in recall
- rehearsedPrepared by repetition
- formulaicFollowing a set template
- roteMemorization through repetition
- glibSuperficially articulate
scripted · canned · automatic · practiced · ready · stock · standard · predictable
Soft and kind
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- caressGentle loving touch
- petDomesticated household companion
rub · touch · fondle · smooth · hand · fingers · palm · soothe
Sudden brain blood blockage
Woman's name, Latin origin
- PatrickIrish patron saint
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- IrishOf the Emerald Isle
surname · given · familiar · Paddy · Tricia · friend · buddy · acquaintance
memorized
Stored in recall
glib · scripted · canned · automatic · practiced · ready · stock · standard · predictable · easy
gentle
Soft and kind
pet · rub · touch · fondle · smooth · hand · fingers · palm · soothe · comfort
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
ball · cup · short · lag · tap-in · birdie · par · read · break · line
Patricia
Woman's name, Latin origin
- PatrickIrish patron saint
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
Irish · surname · given · familiar · Paddy · Tricia · friend · buddy · acquaintance · informal
portion
Divided share given
dollop · serving · wrapper · foil · cold · softened · melted · spread · stick · tablespoon
stand
Upright support structure
wait · position · strategy · decision · hand · cards · blackjack · dealer · hit · draw
- examsexam, test, quiz, final exam, midterm
- special teamskickoff, punt, field goal, extra point, punter
- educationeducation, school, schools, teachers, students
- kickskick, front kick, side kick, back kick, roundhouse kick
- Auth Tokenssecurity token
- Digital TVHDTV, SDTV, broadcast, satellite TV, cable systems
PATimprovised
Created without prior planning
unrehearsed · spontaneous · uncertain · hesitant · unprepared
- pat on the backGesture showing approval
- standing patRefusing to change
- pat downManual body search
- down patCompletely memorized
- patty cakeHand-clapping nursery game
- patty meltBeef sandwich with melted cheese