English noun: patter | |||
1. | patter (communication) plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) | ||
Synonyms | line of gab, spiel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | channel, communication channel, line | ||
2. | patter (event) a quick succession of light rapid sounds | ||
Samples | The patter of mice. The patter of tiny feet. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
English verb: patter | |||
1. | patter (weather) rain gently | ||
Samples | It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick. | ||
Synonyms | pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle | ||
Pattern of use | It is ----ing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rain, rain down | ||
2. | patter (perception) make light, rapid and repeated sounds | ||
Samples | Gently pattering rain. | ||
Synonyms | pitter-patter | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||