Difference between Rap and Pat

Rap

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sharp blow with something hard. Blame (for something). Rap music.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike something sharply with one's knuckles. To speak lyrics in the style of rap music.

Example sentence: Most people think companies are basically evil. They get a bad rap. And I think that's somewhat correct.

Pat

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: opportunely, in a timely or suitable way

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: trite, being superficially complete, lacking originalitytimely and suitable

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstepA light tap or slap, especially with the handsA flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.patent

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flatTo gently rain.

Example sentence: I'd like to congratulate myself, and thank myself, and give myself a big pat on the back.