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   patter

   /ˈpatə/

   noun

   • 1. rapid continuous talk, such as that used by a comedian or salesperson: "take a friend with you to deflect the sales patter" Similar rambling(s)prattlepratingblatherblitherdrivelchatterjabbergabblebabbleglib talkmonologuebletherinformal:gabyakyackety-yakyabberingyatterrabbitingwitteringwafflechunteringarchaic:twaddleclack(sales) pitchsales talklinespiel
   • ▪ the jargon of a profession or social group: "he picked up the patter from watching his dad" Similar way/manner of speakingspeechlanguageidiomvocabularyjargonparlanceargotpatoiscant-speakdialectvernacularidiolectphraseologyterminologyfaçon de parlerinformal:lingo
   • ▪ rapid speech included in a song, especially for comic effect: "a patter song of invective"

   verb

   • 1. talk at length without saying anything significant: "she pattered on incessantly"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘recite (a prayer, charm, etc.) rapidly’): from paternoster. The noun dates from the mid 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PATTER definition: 1. continuous and sometimes funny speech or talk, especially used by someone trying to sell things…. Learn more.

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   patter: [verb] to say or speak in a rapid or mechanical manner.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PATTER meaning: 1. continuous and sometimes funny speech or talk, especially used by someone trying to sell things…. Learn more.

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   Patter definition: to make a rapid succession of light taps. See examples of PATTER used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. to walk or move with quick soft steps 2. to strike with or make a quick succession of light tapping sounds 3..... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › patterPatter - definition of patter by The Free Dictionary

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   Define patter. patter synonyms, patter pronunciation, patter translation, English dictionary definition of patter. v. pat·tered , pat·ter·ing , pat·ters v. intr. 1. To make a quick succession of light soft tapping sounds: Rain pattered steadily against the glass. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpatter noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of patter noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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 ...

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    All you need to know about "PATTER" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Patter definition: To make a quick succession of light soft tapping sounds.