Associations to the word «Patter»
Noun
- Tread
- Squirrel
- Vaudeville
- Sandal
- Moan
- Moisture
- Skirt
- Paw
- Twig
- Roller
- Bough
- Routine
- Rapid
- Blackness
- Wreckage
- Ringing
- Parlor
- Fragment
- Glasgow
- Floor
- Splash
- Rhyme
- Roadway
- Hare
- Stove
- Leave
- Duet
- Dial
- Lawn
- Mud
- Stain
- Moonlight
- Dust
- Cloud
- Crack
- Disgust
- Tray
- Panther
- Leaf
- Maid
- Hum
- Laughter
- Fraud
- Trick
- Archie
- Interval
- Sheep
- Carol
- Whistle
- Commercial
- Pace
- Warmth
- Dog
- Sunlight
- Gossip
- Prayer
- Opera
Adjective
Wiktionary
PATTER, noun. The soft sound of feet walking on a hard surface.
PATTER, verb. To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
PATTER, verb. To spatter; to sprinkle.
PATTER, noun. Glib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer, or banter during a sports event.
PATTER, verb. To speak in such a way – glibly and rapidly, such as from an auctioneer, or when bantering during a sports event.
PATTER, noun. One who pats.
Dictionary definition
PATTER, noun. Plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson).
PATTER, noun. A quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet".
PATTER, verb. Rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick".
PATTER, verb. Make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain".
Wise words
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