pitter-patter

pitter-patter (pit′ər pat′ər)

noun

a rapid succession of light beating or tapping sounds, as of raindrops

Etymology: ME pyter-pater: echoic

adverb

with a pitter-patter

intransitive verb

to fall, move, etc. with a pitter-patter

Preposition: of

foot: They now come in a variety of designs to complement the pitter-patter of tiny feet.

Converse of object

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

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