|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

patter

DEFINITIONS OF: patter

1

v make light, rapid and repeated sounds

“gently pattering rain”
Synonyms:
pitter-patter
Type of:
go, sound
make a certain noise or sound

v rain gently

Synonyms:
pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
Type of:
rain, rain down
precipitate as rain

n a quick succession of light rapid sounds

“the patter of mice”
“the patter of tiny feet”
Type of:
sound
the sudden occurrence of an audible event

n plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

Synonyms:
line of gab, spiel
Type of:
channel, communication channel, line
(often plural) a means of communication or access
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES