то́пот — meaning in English

English meaning

• footfall noun The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.
• patter noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.

Senses

то́пот is used for these senses in English:

• footfall (countable) The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.
• patter A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.

footfall — full definition

1. noun The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.
2. noun The number of pedestrians going into or passing through a place (especially a commercial venue such as a shop) during a specified time period; also, the pedestrians in a particular place regarded collectively; foot traffic.

patter — full definition

1. noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
2. noun Fast, smooth talk, especially the kind used by salespeople, comedians, or auctioneers.
3. verb To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds.

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