pitter-patter
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(noun) a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house" |
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Related Words: pat, rap, tap |
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| 2. |
(verb) make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain |
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Synonyms: patter |
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Related Words: go, sound |
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(adverb) describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat" |
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Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty |
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(adverb) as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" |
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Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty |
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| 5. |
(verb) rain gently |
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Synonyms: patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle |
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Related Words: rain, rain down |
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