patter

[US]/'pætə/
[UK]/'pætɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. jargon; light, rapid footsteps
vi. to make a rapid, light sound; to speak quickly
vt. to talk incessantly and rapidly

Phrases & Collocations

pitter-patter of raindrops

Example Sentences

the patter of footsteps

the patter of rain on the rooftops.

she pattered on incessantly.

The rain pattered on the roof.

plovers pattered at the edge of the marsh.

their risky patter made the guests laugh.

Rain pattered steadily against the glass.

I had given up hope of hearing the patter of tiny feet .

the rain had stopped its vibrating patter above him.

he picked up the patter from watching his dad.

She’s not particularly interested in having children, but her husband longs for the patter of tiny feet.

Real-world Examples

Pitter patter, pitter patter! And it showered heavily.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

I want to hear the old patter.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Okay, we need to work on your sexy patter.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Okay, stick to the scripted patter, sweetie.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Ten o'clock passed, and I heard the footsteps of the maid as she pattered off to bed.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

Might have one with rain pattering on the windows.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He has everything-- the hands, the patter, the outfits.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

Outside the wind still screamed and the rain splashed and pattered against the windows.

Source: The Five Orange Pips of Sherlock Holmes

Though it rained, yet the rain never pattered O'er the beautiful way that they took.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

No, you don't. It's me. The lusty charmer with the fancy patter and the hoochie pants.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

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