patter (n.)

  1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

    [ Syn: spiel , line of gab ]

  2. a quick succession of light rapid sounds; the patter of mice; the patter of tiny feet'

    patter (v.)

  1. rain gently; It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick

    [ Syn: sprinkle , spit , spatter , pitter-patter ]

  2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds; gently pattering rain

    [ Syn: pitter-patter ]

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