1. Verb
To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet.
2. Verb
To mutter; to mumble; as, to patter with the lips.
3. Verb
To talk glibly; to chatter; to harangue.
4. Verb
To spatter; to sprinkle.
5. Verb
To mutter; as prayers.
6. Noun
A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet.
7. Noun
Glib and rapid speech; a voluble harangue.
8. Noun
The cant of a class; patois; as, thieves's patter; gypsies' patter.
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