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patter1

Pronunciation: /ˈpatə/

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Definition of patter

verb

[no object]

make a repeated light tapping sound:a flurry of rain pattered against the window
[no object, with adverbial of direction] run with quick light steps:he quickly pattered down the stairs

noun

[in singular]

a repeated light tapping:the plashing patter of steady rain

Phrases

the patter of tiny feet: humorous used in reference to the presence or imminent birth of a child:I had given up hope of hearing the patter of tiny feet