English dictionary

patter

/'p/&/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

noun.communication

Synonyms line of gab spiel

Source: WordNet 3.0
a quick succession of light rapid sounds

noun.event

Examples
The patter of mice.

The patter of tiny feet.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet.

noun

Source: webster1913
The language or oratory of a street peddler, conjurer, or the like, hence, glib talk; a voluble harangue; mere talk; chatter; also, specif., rapid speech, esp. as sometimes introduced in songs.

noun

Source: webster1913

rain gently

verb.weather

Synonyms pitter-patter spatter spit sprinkle

Source: WordNet 3.0
make light, rapid and repeated sounds

verb.perception

Examples
Gently pattering rain.

Synonyms pitter-patter

Source: WordNet 3.0
To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet.

verb

Source: webster1913
To spatter; to sprinkle.

verb

Source: webster1913