pat
     adj 1: having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a
            slick commercial" [syn: {glib}, {slick}]
     2: exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"
     n 1: the sound made by a gentle blow [syn: {rap}, {tap}]
     2: a light touch or stroke [syn: {tap}, {dab}]
     adv : completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the
           system down pat"
     v 1: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the
          chin [syn: {chuck}]
     2: hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" [syn: {dab}]
     [also: {patting}, {patted}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

patted
     See {pat}
Source: WordNet® 2.0