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pitapat Synonyms

Another word for pitapat

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• noun (Context 1)

A quick succession of light tapping, pattering, or throbbing sounds, such as raindrops, footsteps, or a rapidly beating heart.

Usage Example

"We listened to the gentle pitter-patter of rain against the windowpane."

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pitter-patter
Strong
patter
rat-a-tat
tapping
Weak
palpitation

• adverb (Context 2)

With a quick, light, tapping or throbbing sound or motion; with palpitations.

Usage Example

"Her heart went pitter-patter as she stepped onto the stage in front of the crowded auditorium."

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pitter-patter

• verb (Context 3)

To move, beat, or fall with quick, light, rhythmic taps or steps.

Usage Example

"The excited children pitapatted down the wooden hallway early in the morning."

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pitter-patter
patter
Strong
palpitate
Weak
flutter

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