variants also pattie
Definition of pattynext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patty Frying the patties in oil gave a nice crisp and some extra flavor to the meal. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 On phone screens across the United States, beautiful women with glossy hair seemed to materialize en masse, flipping sizzling patties of meat and rocking impossibly calm babies. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 The poblano double burger ($18) has a double smash patty, jack and chihuahua cheese, morita aioli, charred poblanos and fries. Jenna Thompson june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
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Noun
  • This retro cake recipe from the 1970s is apparently that good.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Every seat at Clark’s Oyster Bar looks to be splurging on seafood towers followed by crab cakes and lobster rolls.
    Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The younger Iannaccone started as a youngster breading chicken cutlets and baking cookies with his grandmother, then worked with his dad.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • They are known for their bagel sandwiches with breakfast options or deli meat and chicken cutlet options.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

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“Patty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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