pitter-patter

(pit′ər pat′ər)

noun

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

Origin: ME pyter-pater: echoic

adverb

with a pitter-patter

intransitive verb

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

See pitter-patter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A rapid series of light tapping sounds.

intransitive verb 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.

Origin:

Origin: Imitative

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