lovepat

noun2

1. •
   (informal) Someone who travels to another country to be with a romantic partner, or to experience love.

   • People either come as lovepats or as skilled migrants, for work. — 2014
2. •
   A pat (gentle touch, e.g. on the head) meant as a display of love or affection; often euphemistically or sarcastically referring to a more violent hitting.

   • And Rinda was suddenly aware of a blue bruise just beneath his left eye. He saw her studying it. "A lovepat from my Uncle Rolfe," he said bitterly. — 1984