pitter-patter
[ pit-er-pat-er ]
/ ˈpɪt ərˈpæt ər /
noun
the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps, as of rain, footsteps, etc.
verb (used without object)
to produce or move with this sound: She pitter-pattered along the hallway.
adverb
with such a sound: to run pitter-patter through the house.
Origin of pitter-patter
1400–50; late Middle English: a babbled prayer; perhaps imitative
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British Dictionary definitions for pitter-patter
pitter-patter
/ (ˈpɪtəˌpætə) /
noun
the sound of light rapid taps or pats, as of raindrops
verb
(intr)
to make such a sound
adverb
with such a sound
the rain fell pitter-patter on the window