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pat vs chuck

chuck vs pat

pat and chuck both are nouns.

pat is an adjective but chuck is not an adjective.

pat and chuck both are verbs.

pat is an adverb but chuck is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pat Yes Yes Yes Yes
chuck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pat and chuck are synonyms defined as:
  • pat and chuck: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
pat (noun) chuck (noun)
a light touch or stroke a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
the sound made by a gentle blow the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
informal terms for a meal
pat (adjective) chuck (adjective)
exactly suited to the occasion
having only superficial plausibility
pat (verb) chuck (verb)
hit lightly eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin throw carelessly
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
throw away
pat (adverb) chuck (adverb)
completely or perfectly
Difference between pat and chuck

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