Definition of Pit-a-pat

1. Adverb. As of footsteps. "He came running pit-a-pat down the hall"


2. Adverb. Describing a rhythmic beating. "His heart went pit-a-pat"

Definition of Pit-a-pat

1. Verb. To make a series of quick tapping sounds; to palpitate ¹

2. Noun. A series of quick tapping sounds ¹

3. Adverb. With a quick tapping sound ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pit-a-pat

piston
piston chamber
piston engine
piston engines
piston pulse
piston ring
piston rings
piston rod
piston rods
pistonlike
pistons
pistou
pistous
pistrinum supper
pit
pit-a-pat (current term)
pit-a-pats
pit-adder
pit-eye
pit-run gravel
pit-yacker
pit-yackers
pit-yakkas
pit adder
pit adders
pit against
pit and fissure caries
pit and fissure sealants
pit bull
pit bull terrier

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