This is the 8320th most frequent Polish word.
patyk
Stick.
The word 'patyk' is used to mean a small stick or branch, an object found outdoors typically used for scratching or crafting.
Znajdź patyk i narysuj coś na ziemi.
Find a stick and draw something on the ground.
Here, 'patyk' refers to the small wooden stick typically found as part of desserts like ice cream bars.
Patyk od lodów wciąż leżał na stole.
The ice cream stick was still lying on the table.
In this sentence, 'patyk' signifies a stick that a child may carry for play or simple interest.