1. makes quick light sounds in succession
2. talks rapidly and continuously, often without much substance

1. quick light sounds made in succession
2. rapid continuous talk, often without much substance

Examples

• Rain patters against the window all night.
• The child’s feet patter down the hallway.
• She patters on about her day without stopping.
• The patter of raindrops on the roof was soothing.
• His constant patter annoyed the other passengers.
• We could hear the patter of mice in the attic.
• The comedian’s patter kept the audience laughing.