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pitter-patter

DEFINITIONS OF: pitter-patter

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n a series of rapid tapping sounds

“she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house”
Type of:
pat, rap, tap
the sound made by a gentle blow

adv as of footsteps

Synonyms:
pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty

adv describing a rhythmic beating

Synonyms:
pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty

v rain gently

Synonyms:
patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
Type of:
rain, rain down
precipitate as rain

v make light, rapid and repeated sounds

Synonyms:
patter
Type of:
go, sound
make a certain noise or sound
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