patter meaning and definition

PATTER noun

Definition of patter (noun)

1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
   • synonyms: line of gab, spiel
2. a quick succession of light rapid sounds
   • "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet"

PATTER verb

Definition of patter (verb)

1. rain gently
   • "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
   • synonyms: pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds
   • "gently pattering rain"
   • synonyms: pitter-patter