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patter

('p/&/t/@/r )

plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)(noun.communication)

Synonym:
line of gab, spiel

source: wordnet30
a quick succession of light rapid sounds(noun.event)

Example:
The patter of mice.
The patter of tiny feet.

source: wordnet30
A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet.(noun)

source: webster1913
The language or oratory of a street peddler, conjurer, or the like, hence, glib talk; a voluble harangue; mere talk; chatter; also, specif., rapid speech, esp. as sometimes introduced in songs.(noun)

source: webster1913

rain gently(verb.weather)

Synonym:
pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle

source: wordnet30
make light, rapid and repeated sounds(verb.perception)

Example:
Gently pattering rain.

Synonym:
pitter-patter

source: wordnet30
To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet.(verb)

source: webster1913
To spatter; to sprinkle.(verb)

source: webster1913

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