patter
/ˈpætər/
noun
- A quick, light, tapping sound, like rain or footsteps.
- I could hear the soft patter of my dog's paws on the hardwood floor.
- The patter of rain on the roof was soothing.
- The only sound was the steady patter of water dripping from the leaves.
- Fast, continuous talk, especially that used by a salesperson, comedian, or magician.
- The magician delivered his patter with a confident smile.
- The salesman's smooth patter convinced many customers to buy.
- The auctioneer's rapid patter kept the crowd engaged.
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verb
- To make a quick, light tapping sound.
- Her footsteps pattered softly down the hallway.
- Rain pattered against the window all night.
- Leaves pattered onto the sidewalk in the autumn breeze.
- To talk quickly and continuously, often in a rehearsed or persuasive way.
- The comedian pattered jokes to the audience between acts.
- The street vendor pattered about the quality of his watches.
- She pattered through her speech without pausing for breath.