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patty
noun pat·ty \ˈpa-tē\
: a small, flat cake of chopped food
: a soft, flat candy
plural patties
Full Definition of PATTY
1
: a little pie
2
a : a small flat cake of chopped food <a hamburger patty> b : a small flat candy <a peppermint patty>
3
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Variants of PATTY
pat·ty also pat·tie \ˈpa-tē\
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Origin of PATTY
French pâté pâté
First Known Use: 1710
PATTY Defined for Kids
patty
noun pat·ty \ˈpa-tē\
plural pat·ties
Definition of PATTY for Kids
: a small flat cake of chopped food <a hamburger patty>
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