pitter-patter

Noun
  1. A series of rapid tapping sounds (synset 107404357)
    "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
    is a type of: pat, rap, tap - the sound made by a gentle blow
Adverb
  1. As of footsteps (synset 400426635)
    "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
    same as: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty
  2. Describing a rhythmic beating (synset 400426498)
    "his heart went pit-a-pat"
    same as: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty
Verb
  1. Rain gently (synset 202763786)
    "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
    is a type of: rain, rain down - precipitate as rain
    same as: patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
  2. Make light, rapid and repeated sounds (synset 202189633)
    "gently pattering rain"
    is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
    same as: patter

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