patd

/pætˈdiː/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘pat’, to tap gently with the fingers, or to strike lightly

“She patd the dough gently to flatten it.”

2. noun

past tense of ‘pat’, a light tap or blow

“The patd on the door woke her up.”

3. verb (informal or dialectical)

to have a child, especially a daughter

“She patd in her mid-20s and was overjoyed.”

Synonyms

  • struck
  • tapped

Antonyms

  • forcefully hit
  • violently struck