A very simple, concise, or straightforward answer, especially one that fails to fully or adequately explain or respond to something. As tempting as it may be to give your kids a pat answer about simply avoiding drugs and sex when the time comes to have that conversation, you're doing them and yourself a disservice by skirting around such a nuanced, personal topic. The politicians always give the same pat answers whenever they're asked about the state of our healthcare system. I just want someone who's going to actually do a damned thing to improve it!