pitterpatter
ərˈpæt 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.
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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| —n | |
| 1. | the sound of light rapid taps or pats, as of raindrops |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (intr) to make such a sound |
| —adv | |
| 3. | with such a sound: the rain fell pitter-patter on the window |
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