to pet or to pat?

You have probably wondered how the heck you spell this verb for a dozen times right?

Well, guess what! Both spellings are correct. Both "pet" and "pat" can be used to refer to touching a child or an animal gently with your hands.

Now, for idioms and other meanings... why not checking both entries? ;) Let us know which is your "pet entry" or "pet expression" using either "pet" or "pat."
Remember to check the other classes for the word pet as well.


to pet

to pat

Have fun!
Cheers!