Definition of Patter
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(v. i.) To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet.
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(v. i.) To mutter; to mumble; as, to patter with the lips.
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(v. i.) To talk glibly; to chatter; to harangue.
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(v. t.) To spatter; to sprinkle.
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(v. i.) To mutter; as prayers.
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(n.) A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet.
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(n.) Glib and rapid speech; a voluble harangue.
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(n.) The cant of a class; patois; as, thieves's patter; gypsies' patter.
Synonyms of Patter
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Antonyms of Patter
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Homophones of Patter
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