The rapid repetition of words; spec. the mechanical recitation of prayers. Cf. patter, v.1

Chattering; meaningless or repetitive talk; mechanical repetition; an instance of this.

U.S. Education. An oral examination on material previously learned or explained, esp. when used as a regular teaching method (now chiefly historical…

The mechanical repetition of previously received ideas or images, without true reasoning or feeling; repetition of words or phrases parrot-fashion…