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Pitter-patter \Pit"ter-pat`ter\, n. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Pitter-patter \Pit"ter-pat`ter\, adv. With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: pitter-patter n : a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house" adv 1: as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" [syn: {pit-a-pat}, {pitty-patty}, {pitty-pat}] 2: describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat" [syn: {pit-a-pat}, {pitty-patty}, {pitty-pat}] v 1: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" [syn: {sprinkle}, {spit}, {spatter}, {patter}] 2: make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain" [syn: {patter}] pitter-patter |
Dot Coms with the word pitter-patter in them As of 12/11/08
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