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- [pat-er]
- /ˈpæt ər/
- /ˈpæt.ər/
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- [pat-er]
- /ˈpæt ər/
Definitions of pattering word
- verb without object pattering to talk glibly or rapidly, especially with little regard to meaning; chatter. 1
- verb without object pattering to repeat a paternoster or other prayer in a rapid, mechanical way. 1
- verb with object pattering to recite or repeat (prayers, verses, etc.) in a rapid, mechanical way. 1
- verb with object pattering to repeat or say rapidly or glibly. 1
- noun pattering meaningless, rapid talk; mere chatter; gabble. 1
- noun pattering the usually glib and rapid speech or talk used by a magician while performing, a barker at a circus or sideshow, a comedian or other entertainer, a vendor of questionable wares, or the like; stylized or rehearsed talk used to attract attention, entertain, etc. 1
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Origin of pattering
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; pat1 + -er6
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Parts of speech for Pattering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pattering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pattering usage trend in Literature
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