pats
Because it is a word with a single syllable, pats is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofpats
- 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.
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
Example: "To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
Example: "I patted the cookie dough into shape."
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
Example: "Do you want to pat the cat?"
- To gently rain.
- Patent.
- Pattern.
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