Pitty-patty (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat".
Examples
- The jackrabbit's ears twitched pit-a-pat to the rhythmic sound of the banjo.
- Her fingers moved pit-a-pat against the piano keys, the sound filling the concert hall.
- The rain pounded against the roof pit-a-pat, creating a soothing melody.
- His fingers strummed the guitar pit-a-pat, creating an energetic vibe.
- The tiny hands of the drummer boy moved pit-a-pat, keeping perfect time with the troop.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
As of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall".
Examples
- She came dancing pit-a-pat across the dance floor in her high heels.
- The children ran pit-a-pat along the corridor playing tag.
- As I walked pit-a-pat on the gravel path I wondered about the old garden.
- The soldiers marched pit-a-pat in unison as they made their way to the battle grounds.
- He crept pit-a-pat through the backyard trying not to wake the sleeping dog.