noun
- rapid continuous talk, especially when meant to attract customers or entertain
- a series of quick light sounds
verb
- to make a series of quick light sounds
- to talk rapidly and continuously
Examples
- The salesman’s patter was smooth and convincing.
- We could hear the patter of rain on the roof.
- The comedian’s quick patter kept the audience laughing.
- Raindrops began to patter against the window.
- Her feet pattered across the wooden floor.
- He would patter on about his travels for hours.
- The auctioneer’s rapid patter filled the room.