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patty
patty
noun pat·ty \ˈpa-tÄ“\
: a small, flat cake of chopped food
: a soft, flat candy
plural patties
Full Definition of PATTY
1
:Â a little pie
2
a :Â a small flat cake of chopped food <a hamburger patty> b :Â a small flat candy <a peppermint patty>
3
:Â patty shell
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Variants of PATTY
pat·ty also pat·tie \ˈpa-tÄ“\
Examples of PATTY
- <the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet>
Origin of PATTY
French pâté pâté
First Known Use: 1710
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