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PIT-A-PAT

(adverb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Pit-A-Pat.

Pit-A-Pat - as an adverb

As of footsteps

Example: "He came running pit-a-pat down the hall"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitter-patterpitty-patpitty-patty

Describing a rhythmic beating

Example: "His heart went pit-a-pat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitter-patterpitty-patpitty-patty

Example Sentences

"They could hear the pit-a-pat of rain on the windows."
"He could feel the pit-a-pat of his own pulse."
"The pit-a-pat of footsteps echoed in the hallway."
"The pit-a-pat of horse hooves could be heard in the distance."
"She could hear the pit-a-pat of her dog's paws on the hardwood floor."
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