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patter
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[ˈpatə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make a repeated light tapping sound
(e.g: a flurry of rain pattered against the window)
Phrases:
- the patter of tiny feet
Origin
:
early 17th century: frequentative of pat
[ˈpatə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a repeated light tapping
(e.g: the plashing patter of steady rain)
Phrases:
- the patter of tiny feet
Origin
:
early 17th century: frequentative of pat
[ˈpatə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- rapid continuous talk, such as that used by a comedian or salesperson
(e.g: take a friend with you to deflect the sales patter)
Phrases:
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
[ˈpatə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- talk at length without saying anything significant
(e.g: she pattered on incessantly)
Phrases:
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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