pitter-patter
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noun \ˈpi-tər-ˌpa-tər, ˈpi-tē-ˌ\Definition of PITTER-PATTER
: a rapid succession of light sounds or beats : patter
— pitter–patter \ˌpi-tər-ˈ, ˌpi-tē-ˈ\ adverb or adjective
— pitter–patter \same as adv\ intransitive verb
See Origin of PITTER-PATTER
reduplication of 4patter
First Known Use: 15th century
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