LEARNit Dictionary
patter
noun
/ˈpætə(r)/
UK
/ˈpætər/
US
1
the sound that is made by something repeatedly hitting a surface quickly and lightly
صدای ضربه نرم, صدای پیوسته سبک
2
fast continuous talk by somebody who is trying to sell you something or entertain you
زبانبازی, گفتار سریع, صحبت پیوسته, حرف زدن سریع, گفتار تند
sales patter
verb
/ˈpætə(r)/
UK
/ˈpætər/
US
1
to make quick, light sounds as a surface is being hit several times
تقتق کردن, صدای برخورد سریع, صدای ضربه زدن
2
to walk with light steps in a particular direction
صدای پا, صدای سبک قدمها, راه رفتن یواش
I heard her feet pattering along the corridor.
Footsteps pattered across the floor.