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PITTY-PATTY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pitty-patty mean?
• PITTY-PATTY (adverb)
The adverb PITTY-PATTY has 2 senses:
1. as of footsteps
2. describing a rhythmic beating
Familiarity information: PITTY-PATTY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
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
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