adj.
1.having only superficial plausibility
2.exactly suited to the occasion pat adv.
1.completely or perfectly pat n.
1.the sound made by a gentle blow
2.a light touch or stroke pat v.
1.pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
2.hit lightly
Idiom of the Day
put the screws to (someone)
to try to force someone to do or say what you want
The police put the screws to the criminal to try and get some information from him.