patter Synonyms
Another word for patter
• noun (Context 1)
A quick succession of light tapping or patting sounds, such as raindrops falling or small feet running.
"We listened to the gentle pitter-patter of rain against the bedroom window."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a rapid succession of light tapping sounds.
"Sleet began to pitter-patter against the windshield as we drove north."
• noun (Context 3)
Glib, rapid, and often rehearsed speech used by a salesperson, magician, or comedian to entertain or persuade an audience.
"The stage magician distracted the crowd with his witty spiel while preparing the next illusion."
• verb (Context 4)
To run or walk with quick, light, audible steps.
"The toddler pattered down the hallway in bare feet."
• noun (Context 5)
The specialized jargon, cant, or informal dialect of a particular social or professional group.
"It took the new recruits a few weeks to understand the local police jargon."
• verb (Context 6)
To talk or recite rapidly, glibly, or mechanically without much thought.
"The tour guide pattered through the historical dates at breakneck speed."
Opposites of patter
The opposite of patter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: