patter of tiny feet

Main Entry:  patter of tiny feet
Part of Speech:  n phr
Definition:  imminent childbirth; also called pitter-patter of tiny feet
Example:  My editor will soon hear the patter of tiny feet.
Usage:  slang
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Patter of tiny feet is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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patter of tiny feet definition


  1. n.
    the sound of young children; having children in the household. : Darling, I think we're going to be hearing the patter of tiny feet soon.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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