Pitty-pat (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat".
Examples
- The rhythmic sound of the raindrops against my windowpane went pitty-pat all through the night.
- After hearing the news, her heart went pitty-pat as a mix of excitement and nerves took over.
- The steady tapping of the musician's fingers on the guitar strings beat out a soothing pitty-pat melody.
- The little stream's calm waters created a gentle pitty-pat rhythm as they flowed smoothly over the rounded rocks.
- The pitty-pat of the baby's heartbeat on the ultrasound monitor filled the expectant mother's heart with joy.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
As of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall".
Examples
- The children came running pit-a-pat into the kitchen after hearing the ice cream truck.
- Her footsteps echoed pit-a-pat down the stairs as she rushed to answer the phone.
- The puppy came pit-a-pat across the floor, its little tail wagging excitedly.
- He wore his slippers to mute the sound of his feet pit-a-pat on the hardwood floor.
- The twins came pit-a-pat into the living room, arguing about whose turn it was to play.