Definition of patters:
(n) :
A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.
(v) :
To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
(v) :
To speak glibly and rapidly, as does an auctioneer or a sports commentator.
(n) :
Glib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer or a sports commentator.
(v) :
To spatter; to sprinkle.
(n) :
One who pats.