Patter
Pronunciation: /ˈpætər/
Patter (noun)
- quick, continuous talk, often used by salespeople or entertainers.
- light, repeated sound, like rain hitting a surface.
Examples
- The auctioneer's patter kept the crowd engaged.
- She listened to the comedian's patter with amusement.
Common collocations: auctioneer's patter, salesman's patter, patter of rain, patter of footsteps, patter on
Patter (verb)
- to talk rapidly without stopping, often to persuade or entertain.
- to produce a light, repeated sound, like footsteps or rain.
Examples
- He pattered on about his travels.
- The presenter pattered through the introduction.