то́пот — meaning in English

English meaning

• footfall noun The sound of a foot hitting the ground as someone walks, or the 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 of a foot hitting the ground as someone walks, or the step itself.
2. noun The number of people who visit or pass through a place, such as a shop, over a given time.

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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