Patter
noun
The soft sound of light foot steps or rain drops.
I could hear the patter of rain on the roof.
Often appears as...
- patter of feet
- patter of rain
verb
To make a quick, light sound repeatedly.
Water pattered against the window.
Often appears as...
- to patter down
- to patter against
noun
Fast and continuous talk used to amuse, persuade, or sell something.
He launched into his familiar patter about the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
Often appears as...
- sales patter
- steady patter
verb
To talk quickly or continuously, often about unimportant things.
He was nervously patterning away about his various ailments.
Often appears as...
- to patter away
- patter on
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The soft sound of light foot steps or rain drops.
I could hear the patter of rain on the roof.
Often appears as...
- patter of feet
- patter of rain
verb
To make a quick, light sound repeatedly.
Water pattered against the window.
Often appears as...
- to patter down
- to patter against
noun
Fast and continuous talk used to amuse, persuade, or sell something.
He launched into his familiar patter about the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
Often appears as...
- sales patter
- steady patter
verb
To talk quickly or continuously, often about unimportant things.
He was nervously patterning away about his various ailments.
Often appears as...
- to patter away
- patter on
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Soft Repetition
Patter often describes gentle, rhythmic sounds that are soft and non-threatening.
The patter of tiny kitten feet could be heard in the next room.
Pro Tip 2/2Soothing Ambiance
The noun 'patter' evokes a sense of calm and is often used to describe peaceful settings.
I meditated to the soothing patter of the stream.
Pro Tip 1/2Soft Repetition
Patter often describes gentle, rhythmic sounds that are soft and non-threatening.
The patter of tiny kitten feet could be heard in the next room.
Pro Tip 2/2Soothing Ambiance
The noun 'patter' evokes a sense of calm and is often used to describe peaceful settings.
I meditated to the soothing patter of the stream.
Pro Tip 1/2Soft Repetition
Patter often describes gentle, rhythmic sounds that are soft and non-threatening.
The patter of tiny kitten feet could be heard in the next room.
Pro Tip 2/2Soothing Ambiance
The noun 'patter' evokes a sense of calm and is often used to describe peaceful settings.
I meditated to the soothing patter of the stream.
Never forget "Patter"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
See Elephants at Their...
you can see we all covered up we've just been sniping out of the one window the rain isn't too hard at the moment this slow very slight pitter patter but there is a lot of rain in the area so I'm guessing we're gonna have an interesting afternoon on top of that trying to get into position
Video examples
Hacking objects and...
and help us setting up the balloons the bullies have to be pattered and we set it up across here in Brooklyn in New York and then we had to England before we know before we know what's going to happen so I would I would like to what I
Video examples
Behind the Great...
even name serve you know use the name of this war changing patter between the grass mud horse and river craft course my horse is taurima is the phonogram for is not even call themself
Video examples
A Sci-Fi Story of...
The monster has a middle with a quiet place. She sits on the bare ground and looks up at the towering vortex around her. A rain of debris patters down. There is a deep rumble,
Video examples
See Elephants at Their...
you can see we all covered up we've just been sniping out of the one window the rain isn't too hard at the moment this slow very slight pitter patter but there is a lot of rain in the area so I'm guessing we're gonna have an interesting afternoon on top of that trying to get into position
Video examples
Hacking objects and...
and help us setting up the balloons the bullies have to be pattered and we set it up across here in Brooklyn in New York and then we had to England before we know before we know what's going to happen so I would I would like to what I
Video examples
Behind the Great...
even name serve you know use the name of this war changing patter between the grass mud horse and river craft course my horse is taurima is the phonogram for is not even call themself
Video examples
A Sci-Fi Story of...
The monster has a middle with a quiet place. She sits on the bare ground and looks up at the towering vortex around her. A rain of debris patters down. There is a deep rumble,
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
I'm sure there's going to be some material from This Is Not Going To Be Pretty. I usually use that song to just introduce myself to the audience, although the patter in between the song is always different.
Quote examples
Lance Morrow
American Writer
As they marched, the crowds lining the route broke into applause, a sweet and deeply felt spontaneous pattering that was a sort of communal embrace. Welcome home.
Quote examples
Paulie Malignaggi
American Athlete
I try to keep it sweet, but trash-talking is fun, and people want to see if a brash kid like me can live up to his patter.
Quote examples
Richard Coles
English Musician
My dachshunds are not substitutes for children. But the pattering of tiny feet around the place is a joy.
Quote examples
Rita Coolidge
American Musician
I don't think I was considered to be a cabaret singer because I didn't have patter that was written.
Quote examples
W. C. Fields
American Comedian
Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler.
Quote examples
Lewis Capaldi
Scottish Musician
I get lots of requests from people to write sad songs, and I'm like, 'No, that's rubbish patter.
Quote examples
Jean Paul
German Author
Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, and does not patter down like a hailstorm.
Quote examples
Tiffany Haddish
American Actress
I'm open to whatever God puts in front of me and makes my heart pitter patter.
Quote examples
Paul Daniels
British Entertainer
I am still working on patter and presentation.
Quote examples
Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
I'm sure there's going to be some material from This Is Not Going To Be Pretty. I usually use that song to just introduce myself to the audience, although the patter in between the song is always different.
Quote examples
Lance Morrow
American Writer
As they marched, the crowds lining the route broke into applause, a sweet and deeply felt spontaneous pattering that was a sort of communal embrace. Welcome home.
Quote examples
Paulie Malignaggi
American Athlete
I try to keep it sweet, but trash-talking is fun, and people want to see if a brash kid like me can live up to his patter.
Quote examples
Richard Coles
English Musician
My dachshunds are not substitutes for children. But the pattering of tiny feet around the place is a joy.
Quote examples
Rita Coolidge
American Musician
I don't think I was considered to be a cabaret singer because I didn't have patter that was written.
Quote examples
W. C. Fields
American Comedian
Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler.
Quote examples
Lewis Capaldi
Scottish Musician
I get lots of requests from people to write sad songs, and I'm like, 'No, that's rubbish patter.
Quote examples
Jean Paul
German Author
Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, and does not patter down like a hailstorm.
Quote examples
Tiffany Haddish
American Actress
I'm open to whatever God puts in front of me and makes my heart pitter patter.
Quote examples
Paul Daniels
British Entertainer
I am still working on patter and presentation.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension