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Definition patter in American English

patter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈpætər/
1

to make a series of short quiet sounds by falling onto or hitting a surface

Example

Rain pattered against the window.

Synonyms and related words
babble blow burble
2

to walk or run somewhere, making a series of short quiet sounds with your feet

Example

Lily pattered over to the window.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll pad sneak slink run run runner
Definition patter in American English