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Definitions for "Pitter-patter"
Keywords:  patter, pat, went, gently, footsteps
Related Terms: Patter, Clarion, Beat, Skirl, Vocalization, Clatter, Vocal , Twang, Shrill , Voiced, Screech, Bellow, Rattle, Roar, Bray, Hark, Squeal, Strident, Voice, Scream, Plunk, Gabble, Hoarseness, Croak, Phonation, Croon, Sonorous, Howl , Jangle, Clap, Cacophony, Whistle, Babble, Mutter, Call, Syncopation, Timbre, Beat, Clash , Dissonant, Clamor , Whisper, Dissonance, Cry, Yell, Monotone , Snap, Pipe , Thrum
A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words.
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With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter.
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a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
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