pat

pat

verb

Definition of PAT

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner <affectionately patted the baby on the head>

Synonyms caress, gentle, love, pat, pet, stroke

Related Words bill, canoodle, cuddle, neck, nestle, nose, nuzzle, snuggle, spoon; feel up, paw; cradle, embrace, enfold, hug; bounce, dandle; knead, massage; baby, coddle, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil