소리 나다, 타닥대다
To make a repeated light tapping sound, such as rain hitting a surface.
예문:
"Rain began to patter against the tin roof of the cabin."
"I could hear the hail patter on the windshield as the storm intensified."
잔걸음질, 아장대다
To run or move with quick, light, and audible steps.
예문:
"The puppy pattered across the hardwood floor to greet its owner."
"She heard her children patter down the hallway early on Christmas morning."
빗소리, 발소리
A continuous series of quick, light tapping sounds.
예문:
"The steady patter of the rain helped me fall asleep."
"We were startled by the sudden patter of paws on the balcony."
빠른 대사, 입담
Rapid and glib talk used by a comedian, salesman, or entertainer.
예문:
"The magician’s witty patter kept the audience distracted from his hand movements."
"The street vendor had a practiced patter that made his cheap goods seem like treasures."
은어, 속어
The specialized jargon or slang of a particular group.
예문:
"It took the new recruit months to understand the technical patter used in the engine room."
"The detective was well-versed in the criminal patter of the local gangs."
지껄이다, 뇌까리다
To talk rapidly and at length about trivial matters or to recite something mechanically.
예문:
"She pattered on about her vacation plans while I tried to focus on my book."
"The radio host pattered through the morning traffic report with practiced ease."