definition of
pitter-patter

[1] #1 pitter-patter n. a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house". wn

[2] #2 pitter-patter v. [sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter] rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick". wn

[3] #3 pitter-patter r. [pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat] as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall". wn

[4] #4 pitter-patter v. [patter] make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain". wn

[5] #5 pitter-patter r. [pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat] describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat". wn