pitter-patternoun [ S ]
uk/ˈpɪt.əˌpæt.ər/us/ˈpɪt̬.ɚˌpæt̬.ɚ/a series of quick, light knocking sounds:
I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet (= the noise of children running).
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Sounds made by objects, movement or impact
- chime
- chug
- clash
- crackling
- ding
- ding-a-ling
- ding-dong
- fizz
- hoot
- knock
- pip
- rasp
- ringer
- rumbling
- sing
- slam
- ting
- twang
- whine
- whistle
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pitter-patter
verb [ I + adv/prep ] ukus
The rain pitter-pattered on the roof.
pitter-patter
adverb ukus