Patty/ˈpæti/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context The word 'patty' often relates to food, especially in a cooking or dining setting. Could you please pass me a patty from the grill? Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations 'Patty' can refer to specific types of food in different cultures, like Jamaican beef patties. I'd like to order a Jamaican patty with spicy beef. Pro Tip 3/3Non-meat Variants Vegetarians often eat patties made of legumes or vegetables, not just meat. I prefer a veggie patty made of black beans.