pat·ter
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pattered; pattering; patters
Definition of patter
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to say or speak in a rapid or mechanical manner
1
: to recite prayers (such as paternosters) rapidly or mechanically
2
: to talk glibly and volubly
3
: to speak or sing rapid-fire words in a theatrical performance
patter
noun (1)Definition of patter (Entry 2 of 4)
2
: the spiel of a street hawker or of a circus barker
3
: empty chattering talk
4a(1)
: the rapid-fire talk of a comedian
(2)
: the talk with which an entertainer accompanies a routine
b
: the words of a comic song or of a rapidly spoken usually humorous monologue introduced into such a song
patter
verb (2)
pattered; pattering; patters
Definition of patter (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to strike or pat rapidly and repeatedly
2
: to run with quick light-sounding steps
: to cause to patter
patter
noun (2)Definition of patter (Entry 4 of 4)
: a quick succession of light sounds or pats
Other Words from patter
Verb (1)
patterer
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ˈpa-tər-ər
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noun
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noun
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“Patter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patter. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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patter
verb
pat·ter
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pattered; pattering
Kids Definition of patter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to strike again and again with light blows
We could hear rain pattering on the roof.
2
: to run with quick light steps
patter
nounKids Definition of patter (Entry 2 of 2)
: a series of quick light sounds
We heard the patter of little feet.
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