patty
UK: ˈpæti | US: ˈpæti
n. a small, flat cake of ground or minced food, especially meat
n. a small pie or pastry
patty = pat<small flat shape> + y<diminutive suffix>
- pat (from Old French paté, meaning "paste" or "small flat portion")
- y (a diminutive suffix in English, often used to form nouns indicating smallness or familiarity)
Etymology Origin:
The word patty originated in the 17th century, derived from the French paté, referring to a paste or minced meat mixture. Over time, the suffix -y was added in English to denote a smaller or more casual form, leading to its modern meaning of a small, flattened cake of meat or other ingredients. The term retains its connection to the idea of something compact and shaped by hand.
She ordered a hamburger with an extra beef patty.
The vegetarian patty was made from lentils and spices.
He shaped the ground chicken into small patties for the grill.
The bakery sells sweet potato patties as a snack.
Do you prefer your patty grilled or fried?