patter

noun/verb

Meaning

A series of quick, light tapping sounds.

Examples

I could hear the soft patter of small feet running down the hallway.
The steady patter of the rain against the roof helped me focus on my reading.

Synonyms: tap, rattle, pitter-patter, clatter

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patter

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpætər/

Definition

A series of quick, light tapping sounds.

Examples

I could hear the soft patter of small feet running down the hallway.
The steady patter of the rain against the roof helped me focus on my reading.

How to Use patter

patter of (collocation): the sound produced by something — "The patter of rain against the glass was constant."
patter across (collocation): to move quickly and lightly over a surface — "Small creatures pattered across the wooden deck."

Synonyms of patter

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