Appreciation gesture on the back Crossword Clue

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Appreciation gesture on the back Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. having only superficial plausibility
2. exactly suited to the occasion
(noun)
1. the sound made by a gentle blow
2. a light touch or stroke
(verb)
1. hit lightly
2. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

APPRECIATION (noun)
1. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
2. a favorable judgment
GESTURE (verb)
1. show, express or direct through movement
GESTURE (noun)
1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
2. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

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Down

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