pat cheek

Frequency: 5.85.4 per million words

To touch the cheek lightly and quickly with a flat hand.

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Examples (10)

  • The grandmother lovingly patted her grandson's rosy cheek.
  • He gave me a condescending smile and patted my cheek.
  • As a sign of encouragement, the coach would often pat his players' cheeks.
  • "Don't cry," she whispered, gently patting his wet cheek.
  • The old man playfully patted the child's chubby cheek.
  • Whenever she tells a good joke, her father pats her cheek and laughs.
  • The nurse patted the patient's pale cheek to reassure him.
  • Before leaving for school, he lets his mother pat his cheek for good luck.
  • She disliked it when strangers tried to pat her baby's cheek.
  • With a warm smile, the teacher patted the student's cheek and praised her work.