Found 2 items, similar to pitter-patter.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pitter-patter pitter-patter n : a series of rapid tapping sounds; “she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house” adv 1: as of footsteps; “he came running pit-a-pat down the hall” [syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat] 2: describing a rhythmic beating; “his heart went pit-a-pat” [syn: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat] v 1: rain gently; “It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick” [syn: sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter] 2: make light, rapid and repeated sounds; “gently pattering rain” [syn: patter]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pitter-patter Pitter-patter \Pit"ter-pat`ter\, n. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Pitter-patter \Pit"ter-pat`ter\, adv. With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]