pitter-patter (
http://definr.com/pitter-patter)
n : a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the
pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
adv 1: as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
[syn:
pit-a-pat,
pitty-patty,
pitty-pat]
2: describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat"
[syn:
pit-a-pat,
pitty-patty,
pitty-pat]
v 1: rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are
slick." [syn:
sprinkle,
spit,
spatter,
patter]
2: make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain [syn:
patter]