From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpattypat‧ty /ˈpæti/ noun (plural patties) [countable] DFFsmall flat pieces of cooked meat or other food a beef patty
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patty• Stir and cook about 2 minutes and then return beef patties to pan.• Lower the heat slightly and cook patties about 3 minutes on each side.• a hamburger patty• We have patties and ice-cream and drink drinks together.• Okay, patty cake, patty cake bakers man, bake me a cake as fast as you can.• Place patty on the bun and cover with cooked tomatoes.• Salmon patties sat casually in their Pyrex homestead, just challenging you not to wolf them down as accompaniment.• Simmer over low heat about 10 minutes until patties are thoroughly cooked.Origin patty (1600-1700) French pâté; PÂTÉ 