pitter-patter Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a series of rapid tapping sounds
   
   • she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house
2. verb rain gently
   sprinkle; spatter; patter; spit.
   
   • It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick
3. verb make light, rapid and repeated sounds
   patter.
   
   • gently pattering rain
4. adverb as of footsteps
   pit-a-pat; pitty-pat; pitty-patty.
   
   • he came running pit-a-pat down the hall
5. adverb describing a rhythmic beating
   pit-a-pat; pitty-pat; pitty-patty.
   
   • his heart went pit-a-pat

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