Main Entry: ¹pat·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈpa-tər\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English patren, from paternoster

Date: 14th century

transitive verb : to say or speak in a rapid or mechanical mannerintransitive verb 1 : to recite prayers (as paternosters) rapidly or mechanically
2 : to talk glibly and volubly
3 : to speak or sing rapid-fire words in a theatrical performance

— pat·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun