Definition of patter

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • patter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • patter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • patter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of patter


  • make light, rapid and repeated sounds (verb)

    Examples

    1. gently pattering rain

    Synonyms

    1. pitter-patter
  • rain gently (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pitter-patter
    2. spatter
    3. spit
    4. sprinkle
  • plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. line of gab
    2. spiel
  • a quick succession of light rapid sounds (noun)

    Examples

    1. the patter of mice
    2. the patter of tiny feet

See definition of patter in Merriam Webster