patting
nounDivide patting into syllables:
pat · ting
How to pronounce patting:
Definition of patting:
- patting (noun):
- a light blow especially with the hand or a flat instrument
Synonyms for patting:
caress
caressing
cradling
dab
fondle
fondling
hugging
loving
pet
petting
slap
stroke
stroking
tap
touch
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- fall back
- instance
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- coldest
- jagged
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