Definition of "patty" [pat•ty]

• A small rounded, flattened cake of food, especially one made from ingredients that have been previously ground, chopped, or minced: a hamburger patty; a peppermint patty. (noun)
• A patty shell. (noun)
• A small pie; a pasty. (noun)

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• "Fred – patty is not even on thin ice – he has sunk to the lowest level possible, along with faux, limpballs, little becky boy, and the rest of the scum."
• "The burger buns are made from vanilla cupcakes (topped with a few sesame seeds), the patty is made from rich chocolate brownies and the lettuce, ketchup and mustard are all tinted frosting."
• "The oily spiciness of the patty is perfectly cut by the slightly sweet coco bread - creating my new favorite Midtown sandwich!"