patty Meaning & Definition
What Does Patty Mean?
Patty is used as a noun meaning A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape. It can also mean A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric. As an adjective, it means Alternative form of patté.
Patty: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpæti/ |
| Synonyms | cake |
| Plural | patties |
Patty Definition (Noun)
- A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
The cook fried the hamburger patty, then put it in a bun.
- A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.
- A foolish or stupid person.
Patty as an Adjective
- Alternative form of patté.
a cross patty
Noun
- (US, Australia, New Zealand) A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
Synonyms of Patty
Patty synonyms and antonyms →Patty in a Sentence
The cook fried the hamburger patty, then put it in a bun.
a cross patty
Word Forms & Grammar
patty (plural patties)
patty (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Patty
Origin of Patty
From earlier meaning "small pie" from pattipan (“something baked in a small pan”), from French pâté (“liver paste, pâté”), from pâte (“pastry, dough, paste, batter”) + -é.[1] Doublet of pastie / pasty (“meat pie”) and pâté (“finely-ground paste”) and related to pasta and paste.
Common Questions About Patty
Is patty a noun or an adjective?
Patty is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for patty?
Close synonyms of patty are cake. See the full list of patty synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of patty?
The plural of patty is patties.