pitter-patter (n.)

  1. a series of rapid tapping sounds; she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house'

    pitter-patter (adv.)

  1. as of footsteps; he came running pit-a-pat down the hall

    [ Syn: pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat ]

  2. describing a rhythmic beating; his heart went pit-a-pat

    [ Syn: pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pat , pitty-patty , pitty-patty , pitty-pat , pitty-pat ]

    pitter-patter (v.)

  1. rain gently; It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick

    [ Syn: sprinkle , spit , spatter , patter ]

  2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds; gently pattering rain

    [ Syn: patter ]

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