pitter-patter

n : a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the

pitter-patter of little feet around the house"

adv 1: as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"

[syn: {pit-a-pat}, {pitty-patty}, {pitty-pat}]

2: describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat"

[syn: {pit-a-pat}, {pitty-patty}, {pitty-pat}]

v 1: rain gently [syn: {sprinkle}, {spit}, {spatter}, {patter}]

2: make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain [syn: {patter}]