First Known Use: 15th century
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pitter–patter
noun pit·ter–pat·ter \ˈpi-tər-ˌpa-tər, ˈpi-tē-ˌ\
: a quick series of light sounds
Full 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
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Origin of PITTER-PATTER
reduplication of 4patter
Rhymes with PITTER-PATTER
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