pitapat

[ˈpɪtəpæt]

pitapat Definition

• 1. a sound made by a quick succession of light footsteps
• 2. quick and light footsteps

Using pitapat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pitapat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I heard the pitapat of her feet as she ran down the stairs.

• Example

  The rain pitapatted on the roof all night long.

• Example

  He pitapatted his fingers on the table impatiently.

pitapat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pitapat

• patter
• tap
• clatter
• rattle
• pitter-patter

Phrases with pitapat

• go pitapat

  to beat rapidly and irregularly, especially from excitement or nervousness

  Example

  My heart started to go pitapat when I saw him.

• pitapat of the heart

  a rapid or irregular heartbeat, especially caused by excitement or nervousness

  Example

  She felt the pitapat of her heart as she waited for the results.

• pitapat of rain

  the sound of raindrops falling quickly and lightly

  Example

  The pitapat of rain on the roof was soothing.

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Summary: pitapat in Brief

'Pitapat' [ˈpɪtəpæt] refers to a sound made by quick and light footsteps, often used to describe the sound of raindrops. It can also be used as a verb, as in 'He pitapatted his fingers on the table impatiently.' Phrases like 'go pitapat' and 'pitapat of the heart' denote rapid and irregular beats, often caused by excitement or nervousness.