Pitter-patter Definition

pĭtər-pătər
pitter-patter
noun
A rapid succession of light beating or tapping sounds, as of raindrops.
Webster's New World

A soft, percussive sound, as of tiny feet or rain on a rooftop.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
To make or move with a series of light tapping sounds.
Rain pitter-pattering on the roof.
American Heritage
To fall, move, etc. with a pitter-patter.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb
With a pitter-patter.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Pitter-patter

  • Imitative

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Pitter-patter Sentence Examples

  • Next morning, I heard the pitter patter of my sisters moving around the house.

  • Perhaps there is a gadget that would make his or her heart go pitter patter.

  • And when, perhaps one day, you hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet.

  • There are hundreds of items available for animal lovers to purchase, including cat lady lounge pants, peace dove bathrobes or pitter patter lounge pants.

  • I've been a long-time fan of the tycoon games and the idea of having a portable zoo to take with me and care for like a newborn silver dual-screened baby made my heart go pitter-patter.

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Words Starting With

PPIPIT

Words Ending With

RERTER

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