Definition of patter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soundsrapid succession of light tapping sounds
- The patter of rain on the roof was soothing..
2.
- Their patter filled the room with noise.
3.
rapid speechglib rapid speech used by salespeople or entertainers
- The comedian's patter kept the audience laughing.
Verb
1.
soundmake light, rapid, repeated sounds
- The rain pattered on the roof.
2.
speechspeak quickly and smoothly
- The salesman pattered about the product's benefits.
3.
weatherRare UK rain gentlyRare UK
- It began to patter softly outside.
Expressions with patter
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light, quick sound made by feet moving
I heard the patter of footsteps behind me.
fast, smooth talk used to persuade people to buy something
The salesman impressed us with his sales patter.
soft sound of light rapid taps
The pitter-patter of rain was soothing.
smooth talk practiced to convince buyers
The rookie memorized his sale patter before approaching customers.
fast song with rapid, often tongue-twisting lyrics
He performed a patter song with incredible speed.
arrival or presence of young children in a home
They are excited about the patter of tiny feet soon.
Origin of patter
Imitative origin, related to the sound of footsteps
Examples of patter in a sentence
She loved the patter of tiny paws on the floor. The comedian's patter kept the audience entertained. Their patter was a constant background noise at the party. His patter was smooth, convincing everyone to buy. The auctioneer's patter was fast and engaging. Leaves pattered against the window in the wind.
Footsteps pattered down the hallway. She pattered on about her travels without pause. The comedian pattered through his routine effortlessly. Raindrops began to patter on the window. Leaves rustled as the rain pattered down.
View all translations of patter
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- French:crépitement, frapper légèrement, ...
- German:Prasseln, prasseln, ...
- Italian:ticchettio, tamburellare, ...
- Spanish:tamborileo, golpetear, ...
- Portuguese:batidas leves, tamborilar, ...
- Chinese:滴答声, 淅沥作响, ...
- Japanese:パタパタ音, パタパタと音を立てる, ...
- Arabic:خَفْق, نَقَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:טִפְּטוּף, לְתַפְתֵּף, ...
- Russian:стук, барабанить, ...
- Ukrainian:стукіт, стукати, ...
- Hindi:टपटपाहट, टपकना, ...
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