patter

5 definitions • 6 examples

continuous and sometimes funny speech or talk, especially used by someone trying to sell things or by an entertainer:

He should succeed - he dresses well and his sales patter is slick and convincing.

the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:

I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing.

to make the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface:

I heard the rain patter against/on the window.

We could hear mice pattering about/around looking for food.

fast, continuous talk, esp. that of an entertainer or someone trying to sell things:

Phinizy’s clever patter kept his audience in a good mood.

the sound of quick, light hits or steps:

Now that she’s older, we have the patter of little feet in our hallways.