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
make overtures to (someone)
to approach someone in a friendly way in order to talk about something or deal with something, to make a formal proposal or offer
The woman made overtures to her friend to try and solve their recent problems.