patty
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pat·ty

noun \ˈpa-tē\
plural patties

Definition of PATTY

1
: a little pie
2
a : a small flat cake of chopped food <a hamburger patty>
b : a small flat candy <a peppermint patty>

Variants of PATTY

pat·ty also pat·tie \ˈpa-tē\

Examples of PATTY

  1. <the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet>

Origin of PATTY

French pâté pâté
First Known Use: 1710

Related to PATTY

Synonyms
croquette, cutlet, fritter, galette, cake (also pattie)

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