Pitter-patter - Definition

adv 1: as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the
hall" [syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat,
pitter-patter]
2: describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat"
[syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-
patter]
n 1: a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-
patter of little feet around the house"
v 1: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are
slick" [syn: sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter,
pitter-patter]
2: make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering
rain" [syn: patter, pitter-patter]