[pit-er-pat-er] 
| 1. | the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps, as of rain, footsteps, etc. |
| 2. | to produce or move with this sound: She pitter-pattered along the hallway. |
| 3. | with such a sound: to run pitter-patter through the house. |
| pit·ter-pat·ter (pĭt'ər-pāt'ər) n. A rapid series of light tapping sounds. intr.v. pit·ter-pat·tered, pit·ter-pat·ter·ing, pit·ter-pat·ters To make or move with a series of light tapping sounds: rain pitter-pattering on the roof. [Imitative.] |