A quick succession of light soft tapping sounds: the patter of rain on the rooftops.
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Glib rapid speech, as of an auctioneer, salesperson, or comedian.
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Meaningless talk; chatter.
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The jargon of a particular group; cant.
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A specialized lingo .
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verb-intransitive
To make a quick succession of light soft tapping sounds: Rain pattered steadily against the glass.
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To move with quick, light, softly audible steps.
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To mumble prayers in a mechanical manner.
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To speak or chatter glibly and rapidly.
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verb
To say or speak in a rapid or mechanical manner.
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To recite prayers (as paternosters) rapidly or mechanically.
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To talk glibly and volubly.
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To speak or sing rapid-fire words in a theatrical performance.
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To strike or pat rapidly and repeatedly.
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verb-transitive
To cause to patter.
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To utter in a glib, rapid, or mechanical manner.
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