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单词 pitter-patters
释义

pitter-patter

noun

pit·​ter-pat·​ter ˈpi-tər-ˌpa-tər How to pronounce pitter-patter (audio)
ˈpi-tē-ˌpa-
: a rapid succession of light sounds or beats : patter
pitter-patter
ˌpi-tər-ˈpa-tər How to pronounce pitter-patter (audio)
ˌpi-tē-ˈpa-
adverb or adjective
pitter-patter
ˌpi-tər-ˈpa-tər How to pronounce pitter-patter (audio)
ˌpi-tē-ˈpa-
intransitive verb

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of patter entry 4

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

pitter-patters

verb

present tense third-person singular of pitter-patter
as in throbs
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner his heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • throbs
  • beats
  • pulses
  • palpitates
  • vibrates
  • pulsates
  • pit-a-pats
  • trembles
  • oscillates
  • quivers
  • fluctuates
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