loof vs pat

loof

noun
  • The palm of the hand. 

  • The spongy fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa aegyptiaca). 

  • The after part of the bow of a ship where the sides begin to curve. 

  • The hand, especially, the hand outspread and upturned. 

pat

noun
  • A light tap or slap, especially with the hands 

  • A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung. 

  • The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep 

verb
  • To stroke or fondle (an animal). 

  • To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat 

  • To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing. 

  • To gently rain. 

adv
  • Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way. 

  • Perfectly. 

adj
  • Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken. 

  • Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality. 

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