PAT

PAT has 2 meanings
1. What is pat short for?

Patrol

Pat is an abbreviation for "patrol" that is typically used in MMORPG gaming. The abbreviation describes enemy patrols within a PVE mode dungeon.

Example

Wait for the pat to go by, and then pull the other mobs
aPat is often used in World of Warcraft
aPat is often used in World of Warcraft

Related Slang

MMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game
PVEPlayer versus environment
PullEnter combat
G4IGo for it
GrindingPerforming repetitive tasks to level up
JunglingKilling neutral monsters in the jungle

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Online GamingWorld of Warcraft
Updated September 13, 2017
2. What does PAT stand for?

Profit after taxes

An acronym used to describe a company's profits after all expenses, cost of goods sold, and taxes have been taken out; same as the net income.

Example

Our PAT was better than we expected, which bodes well for our future

Related Slang

PBTProfit before tax
EBTEarnings before taxes
ITRIncome Tax Return
ISOIncentive stock option
NQONon-qualified option
NQSONon-qualified stock option
NSONon-qualified stock option
USDUnited States dollars

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Financial Terms
Updated January 21, 2015

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