pat
noun
°The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
°A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
verb
°To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
°To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat.
adjective
°trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
°timely and suitable.