Definitions for: Pitter-patter


[n] a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
[adv] describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat"
[adv] as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
[v] make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain
[v] rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pit"ter-pat`ter, n.
A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a
pattering of words.


Pit"ter-pat`ter, adv.
With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his
heart went pitter-patter.

Synonyms: patter, patter, pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty, spatter, spit, sprinkle

See Also: go, pat, rain, rain down, rap, sound, tap

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