Synonyms for Patter
Definition of patter
noun
- plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
- a quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet"
verb
- rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "patter"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like pitter-patter, spatter, spiel can replace "patter" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "patter" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Patter" in song lyrics
See how patter is used in real songs:
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"From your fierce bred?? and trivia, and tabloid patter"
Braintax — Invisible Media -
"Now here I go with the klick klacks the Tatter rat ta ta tat tats patter"
Naughty By Nature f/ Cruddy Click, Rottin' Razkals, Road Dawgs — Klickow Klickow -
"Foot soldier risin quiet, not even a pitter patter"
Rah Digga — This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap