Rat-a-tat (Noun)
Meaning
A series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The drummer's fingers moved swiftly over the drums, beating out a lively rat-a-tat that electrified the crowd.
- A rat-a-tat on the door broke the silence, and she knew it was her best friend arriving for the party.
- The jackhammer's rat-a-tat echoed through the city streets as the construction crew worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
- The staccato beat of the machine pistol produced a loud rat-a-tat that sent everyone running for cover.
- A furious rat-a-tat on the keyboard accompanied the gamer's animated commentary as he played the final round of the competition.