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Definition of Pitter-patter
1. Adverb. As of footsteps. "He came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
2. Verb. Rain gently. "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
Exact synonyms: Patter, Spatter, Spit, Sprinkle
Generic synonyms: Rain, Rain Down
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkling
Generic synonyms: Rain, Rain Down
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkling
3. Noun. A series of rapid tapping sounds. "She missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
4. Adverb. Describing a rhythmic beating. "His heart went pit-a-pat"
5. Verb. Make light, rapid and repeated sounds. "Gently pattering rain"
Definition of Pitter-patter
1. Noun. A soft, percussive sound, as of tiny feet or rain on a rooftop. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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