patter

patter - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
→ line of gab , spiel

[ noun ]
■ a quick succession of light rapid sounds
e.g.)
・the patter of mice
・the patter of tiny feet

[ verb ]
■ make light, rapid and repeated sounds
e.g.)
・gently pattering rain
→ pitter-patter

[ verb ]
■ rain gently
→ pitter-patter , spatter , spit , sprinkle