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
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The first known use of patter was in the 14th century
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