Pitter-patter

n.	1.	A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words.
adv.	1.	With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter.

Noun	1.	pitter-patter - a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
Verb	1.	pitter-patter - rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" Synonyms: patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle
	2.	pitter-patter - make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain" Synonyms: patter
Adv.	1.	pitter-patter - as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall" Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty
	2.	pitter-patter - describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat" Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty

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