pa
tter
Plural
patters
1
a series of rapid, light sounds occurring in quick succession
- The patter of raindrops on the window was calming and rhythmic.
- I could hear the patter of footsteps as the children ran down the hallway.
- The patter of the typewriter keys filled the room with a lively rhythm.
- The leaves made a soft patter as the breeze swept through the trees.
- The patter of applause grew louder as the performance ended.
2
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
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