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pocket-patting

verb /pok-it-pat-ing/

A theatrical, insincere performance of fumbling for cash, designed to look generous while allowing someone else to buy the round.

“Dave was doing some world-class pocket-patting while I handed over my card.”

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Language form
verb
Pronunciation
/pok-it-pat-ing/

Classification

Life domain
Everyday life

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