Associations to the word «Patter»

Wiktionary

PATTER, noun. The soft sound of feet walking on a hard surface.
PATTER, verb. To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
PATTER, verb. To spatter; to sprinkle.
PATTER, noun. Glib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer, or banter during a sports event.
PATTER, verb. To speak in such a way – glibly and rapidly, such as from an auctioneer, or when bantering during a sports event.
PATTER, noun. One who pats.

Dictionary definition

PATTER, noun. Plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson).
PATTER, noun. A quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet".
PATTER, verb. Rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick".
PATTER, verb. Make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain".

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