pitty-pat Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb as of footsteps
    pit-a-pat; pitter-patter; pitty-patty.
    • he came running pit-a-pat down the hall
  2. adverb describing a rhythmic beating
    pit-a-pat; pitter-patter; pitty-patty.
    • his heart went pit-a-pat

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