patter

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Over the years, it became an established tradition that Ko-Ko rewrite his patter song, “I’ve Got a Little List,” to keep the operetta’s satire topical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Lanky, hunched and fragile, Skarsgård’s version isn’t quite as salt-of the-earth, although he’s captured his rapid patter and the burning menace in his eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Dorenkamp said it all clicked when he found his “filler word,” a tool auctioneers use to maintain their rhythm and smooth out their patter when bidding slows down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

His style was laid back, conversational and a contrast to the highly formatted slick patter of many other DJs.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

The tree shakes; leaves and twigs and caterpillars patter down, bouncing off his gray felt hat, hitting the tarpaulin.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood