Synonyms for

Patter

Verb / ˈpætɜ: / Another word for patter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a repeated light tapping sound, or to speak rapidly and continuously.

Synonyms & similar words

sprinkle spatter spit pitterpatter lineofgab spiel chatter babble prattle ramble jabber gab rattle drone mutter murmur whisper rustle crackle hum buzz click clack tap beat knock

Example sentences

  1. The cat's paws made a soft patter on the floor.
  2. The rain began to patter against the window panes.
  3. The comedian's jokes had a quick and witty patter.
  4. The horse's hooves made a rhythmic patter as it trotted along the trail.
  5. The toddler's feet made a light patter as she ran around the room.

Quotes

  • The rain was now falling softly, steadily in a pattern that was both soothing and gloomy. It was a sound that suited my mood and, as I leaned my head against the window, it seemed to wash away the rest of the world and leave me alone with my thoughts. - Stephen R. Lawhead
  • The patter of rain on the leaves was another of those sounds that could soothe her to sleep. She slept, not with the abandon of the very young, but with a sense of relief that, for the moment, the world was at bay. - Mary Balogh
  • The patter of tiny feet in a household is the most comforting sound known to man or woman. - Bill Cosby

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