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Patter

PA-tur

/ˈpætɜːr/

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Syllable breakdown

patter

Dictionary meaning

Plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson).

Examples

  • The patter of mice.
  • Gently pattering rain.

Synonyms: spiel

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