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pitter-patter

/'p/I/t/@/r,p/&/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a series of rapid tapping sounds

    noun.event

    Examples
    She missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adverb

  1. as of footsteps

    adv.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. describing a rhythmic beating

    adv.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. rain gently

    verb.weather

    Synonyms patter spatter spit sprinkle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds

    verb.perception

    Synonyms patter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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