Antonyms for patter

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : pat-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæt ər

Definition of patter

Origin : "make quick taps," 1610s, frequentative of pat (v.). Related: Pattered; pattering. As a noun in this sense from 1844.

noun light walk; soft beat
noun casual talk
verb gab, chatter

Example sentences :

There was a patter of feet from the sitting-room and Barbara came running, Petunia in her arms.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

But the rest of us have caught the patter and it makes us 'feel good'.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

He fancied from the patter on the shingle roof, that it was raining outside.
Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss

The patter of feet in the hall and a knock at the door startled him.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

I could make ten dollars a patter if I could do it as natural as you do.
Extract from : « The Gypsies » by Charles G. Leland

"I see you have acquired all the 'patter,'" remarked Miller.
Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland

And now the patter of running feet sounded from the pavement below.
Extract from : « The Lion's Brood » by Duffield Osborne

I must put some patter in, like Mr. Thompson always used to do.
Extract from : « For the Sake of the School » by Angela Brazil

Some animal kept rustling and pattering, but I let it rustle and patter.
Extract from : « Pluck on the Long Trail » by Edwin L. Sabin

"I'm coming," came the clear voice in reply, and a patter of light feet.
Extract from : « Ambrotox and Limping Dick » by Oliver Fleming

Synonyms for patter

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