Synonyms of patter

Noun


1. spiel, patter, line of gab, channel, communication channel, line

usage: plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

2. patter, sound

usage: a quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet"

Verb


1. sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter, rain, rain down

usage: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"

2. patter, pitter-patter, sound, go

usage: make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain"

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