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noun
1.
the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps, as of rain, footsteps, etc.
verb (used without object)
2.
to produce or move with this sound: She pitter-pattered along the hallway.
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Pitter-patter
is one of our favorite verbs.
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adverb
3.
with such a sound: to run pitter-patter through the house.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English: a babbled prayer; perhaps imitative
1400–50; late Middle English: a babbled prayer; perhaps imitative
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