English to English
noun
- a series of rapid tapping sounds
She missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house.
source: WordNet 3.0
adverb
- as of footsteps
He came running pit-a-pat down the hall.
source: WordNet 3.0
- describing a rhythmic beating
His heart went pit-a-pat.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- rain gently
It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make light, rapid and repeated sounds
Gently pattering rain.
source: WordNet 3.0