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pat·ter2
 patter2
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- pronunciation:
- pae
t
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
rapid, glib, and often amusing talk, as by a comedian, salesman, auctioneer, or magician.
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| definition 2: |
rapid, often meaningless chatter.
- similar words:
- chatter, jargon
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| definition 3: |
the jargon of a particular group.
- similar words:
- cant
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| related words: |
abracadabra, babble, gab, jargon |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
patters, pattering, pattered |
| definition: |
to talk rapidly, often in a glib, mechanical, or nonsensical manner.
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| related words: |
babble, chatter, jabber, jargon |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to utter in a rapid, mechanical, glib manner.
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