adj
Meaning 1
Characterized by quick tapping sounds; palpitating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
pit-a-pat
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Sound
Pronunciation
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adv
Meaning 2
With a quick tapping sound
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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intj
Meaning 3
Representing a series of quick tapping sounds.
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noun
Meaning 4
A series of quick tapping sounds
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verb
Meaning 5
To make a series of quick tapping sounds; to palpitate
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adverb
Meaning 6
describing a rhythmic beating
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- his heart went pit-a-pat
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-patter
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 7
as of footsteps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he came running pit-a-pat down the hall
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-patter
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Imitative.