'Pitter-patter' definitions:
Definition of 'pitter-patter'
(from WordNet)
adverb
As of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" [syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-patter]
adverb
Describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat" [syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter- patter]
noun
A series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter- patter of little feet around the house"
verb
Rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" [syn: sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter]
verb
Make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain" [syn: patter, pitter-patter]
Definition of 'Pitter-patter'
From: GCIDE
- Pitter-patter \Pit"ter-pat`ter\, n. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Definition of 'Pitter-patter'
From: GCIDE
- 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.]