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General Slang
patter
PAT-er · noun · informal
Banter, chat or a way with words
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Witty talk, banter or a person's gift of the gab; 'gallus patter' is confident chat.
“His patter's pure gallus.”
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patter In A Sentence
His patter's pure gallus.
Origin & Usage
Scots and English 'patter' (rapid talk), from 'paternoster' (rapidly recited prayer).
People Also Ask
What does 'patter' mean in Scotland?
It means banter, chat or a person's gift of the gab. Someone with 'good patter' is witty and quick with words.
How do you use 'patter'?
Of someone's talk or wit, e.g. 'His patter's pure gallus' or 'the patter wis brilliant the night'.
Where does 'patter' come from?
It comes from the English word 'patter' (rapid talk), which derives from 'paternoster', a prayer recited quickly.
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