Irishman, informally (3 letters)

{ Answer }

PAT

{ Related Clues }

Boone
Dab
Dollop
Opportune
Perfectly
Ready
To a science
Stroke
Actor Harrington
Actor Hingle
Bit of butter
Bit of encouragement
Butter serving
Butter square
Congratulations, of a sort
Exactly suitable
Excessively glib
Learned perfectly
Nice touch
Overly smooth
Square for a roll
Too rehearsed
Too smooth
One way to stand
Like some poker hands
Modern descendant of Daniel Boone
Early 70's White House name

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer PAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PAT as a noun:

1. (pat, rap, tap) = the sound made by a gentle blow

2. (tap, pat, dab) = a light touch or stroke

PAT as a verb:

1. (chuck, pat) = pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

2. (dab, pat) = hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

PAT as an adjective:

1. (glib, pat, slick) = having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"

2. exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"

PAT as an adverb:

1. completely or perfectly; "he has the lesson pat"; "had the system down pat"