Definition of patter

noun (n)

• plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) (noun.communication)

  Synonym: line of gab, spiel
  

  source: wordnet30
• a quick succession of light rapid sounds (noun.event)

  Example:
  The patter of mice.
  The patter of tiny feet.
  

  source: wordnet30
• A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• The language or oratory of a street peddler, conjurer, or the like, hence, glib talk; a voluble harangue; mere talk; chatter; also, specif., rapid speech, esp. as sometimes introduced in songs. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• rain gently (verb.weather)

  Synonym: pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
  

  source: wordnet30
• make light, rapid and repeated sounds (verb.perception)

  Synonym: pitter-patter
  

  Example:
  Gently pattering rain.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To spatter; to sprinkle. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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