Pitter-patter Definition & Meaning
pitter-patter
- adverb
- as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
- describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat"
- 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"
- make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain"
"Pitter-patter" in song lyrics
See how pitter-patter is used in real songs:
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"Your little heart goes pitter-patter"
Ke$ha — Cannibal -
"Call out through the desolate dwellings of all who pitter-patter"
Mortisabstract -
"Ready no chitter-chatter I figure since I'm bigger why pitter-patter"
Organized Konfusion f/ O.C. — Fudge Pudge
Words that rhyme with pitter-patter
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- What does pitter-patter mean?
- as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat" a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter- patter of little feet around the house" rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain"
- What part of speech is pitter-patter?
- Pitter-patter is an adverb, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does pitter-patter have?
- Pitter-patter has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, noun, verb).