Definition of pat (one's self) on the back
pat (one's self) on the back 
verb
- to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks.
Pat yourselves on the back: you all did a great job.
- See more words with the same meaning: compliments, praise.
- See more words with the same meaning: thank you, thanks.
Last edited on Nov 29 2001. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.
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Other terms relating to 'compliments, praise': | |
| Definitions include: to praise oneself. | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
| Definitions include: praise, compliments. | |
| Definitions include: to praise one's self. | |
Other terms relating to 'thank you, thanks': | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
| Definitions include: To acknowledge someone or something implying respect. | |
| Definitions include: Thank you. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: "thank you". | |
| Definitions include: "many thanks". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "thank you very much". | |
| Definitions include: "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "thank you so much". | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: attractive. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'back': | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: wild or rough terrain adjacent to a developed area. | |
| Definitions include: done or performed incorrectly, strangely, opposite from the correct way, or clumsily; "backwards". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation useful when the conversation is going off tangent. | |
| Definitions include: and the same to you. | |
| Definitions include: the anus. | |
| Definitions include: the man who a cheating spouse sees on the side. | |
| Definitions include: horrendous diarrhea. | |
| Definitions include: the anus. | |
| Definitions include: Far away. | |
| Definitions include: at some time before the present. | |
| Definitions include: having resumed an activity that one had previously stopped performing. | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate; "poop". | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
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Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
| Definitions include: to be very happy. | |
Other terms relating to 'pat': | |
| Definitions include: to excessively praise one's self. | |
| Definitions include: cow feces; "cow patty". | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
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