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patter
intransitive verb
- to make a patter
- to run or move along so as to make a patter
noun
a series of quick, light taps: the patter of rain on leaves
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to speak or mumble rapidly or glibly; recite (prayers, etc.) mechanically or thoughtlessly
noun
- language peculiar to a group, class, etc., and not generally understood by outsiders; cant; jargon
- the glib, rapid speech of salespeople, comedians, magicians, etc.
- idle, meaningless chatter
Related Forms:
- patterer noun
noun
a person or thing that pats
See patter in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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