pitter-patter

Meaning

adverb

1. as of footsteps
   “he came running pit-a-pat down the hall”
2. describing a rhythmic beating
   “his heart went pit-a-pat”

noun

1. a series of rapid tapping sounds
   “she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house”

verb

1. rain gently
   “It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick”
2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds
   “gently pattering rain”

Synonyms for pitter-patter

• pit-a-pat
• pitty-patty
• pitty-pat
• sprinkle
• spit
• spatter
• patter