patter

To make a quick succession of small sounds by striking against the ground or any object: as, the pattering of raindrops on a roof.

To move with quick steps, making a succession of small sounds; hence, to make a succession of small sounds resembling those of short quick steps or of falling rain or hailstones.

To cause to strike or beat in drops; spatter.

A quick succession of small sounds: as, the patter of rain or hail; the patter of little feet.

To repeat the Lord’s Prayer; hence, generally, to pray.

To talk; especially, to talk glibly or rapidly, as a cheap John in disposing of his wares.

To repeat something again and again in a rapid or mumbling way; mumble; mutter.

To repeat rapidly or often, especially in a hurried, mumbling way; repeat hurriedly and monotonously; mumble; mutter: as, to patter prayers.

Talk, especially glib or fluent talk; the oratory of a cheap John in disposing of his wares.

Gossip; chatter.