Main entry: patter, spiel, line of gab
Definition: plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
Main entry: patter
Definition: a quick succession of light rapid sounds
Usage: the patter of mice; the patter of tiny feet
Main entry: pitter-patter, patter
Definition: make light, rapid and repeated sounds
Usage: gently pattering rain
Main entry: spit, sprinkle, spatter, pitter-patter, patter
Definition: rain gently
Usage: It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick