PIT-A-PAT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pit-a-pat mean? 

• PIT-A-PAT (adverb)
  The adverb PIT-A-PAT has 2 senses:

1. as of footsteps

2. describing a rhythmic beating

  Familiarity information: PIT-A-PAT used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PIT-A-PAT (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

As of footsteps

Synonyms:

pit-a-pat; pitter-patter; pitty-pat; pitty-patty

Context example:

he came running pit-a-pat down the hall

Sense 2

Meaning:

Describing a rhythmic beating

Synonyms:

pit-a-pat; pitter-patter; pitty-pat; pitty-patty

Context example:

his heart went pit-a-pat