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| 1. | [ noun ] (linguistics,writing) plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) | |
| Synonyms: | line_of_gab spiel | |
| Related terms: | line spiel | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a quick succession of light rapid sounds | |
| Examples: | "the patter of mice" "the patter of tiny feet" |
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| Related terms: | sound | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (meteorology) rain gently | |
| Synonyms: | spit spatter pitter-patter sprinkle | |
| Examples: | "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick." |
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| Related terms: | rain scattering | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain | |
| Synonyms: | pitter-patter | |
| Related terms: | go pitter-patter | |
| Similar spelling: |
pater Patry Patria patrai padder putter Potter Pitter petter Padre pottery Padro |
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