| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| expat | (noun) a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country | Synonyms: exile, expatriate |
| pat | (noun) a light touch or stroke | Synonyms: dab, tap |
| (noun) the sound made by a gentle blow | Synonyms: rap, tap | |
| spat | (noun) a young oyster or other bivalve | - |
| (noun) a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles | Synonyms: gaiter | |
| (noun) a quarrel about petty points | Synonyms: bicker, bickering, fuss, pettifoggery, squabble, tiff |