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a series of rapid tapping sounds

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  1. n. a series of rapid tapping sounds
  2. adv. as of footsteps
  3. adv. describing a rhythmic beating
  4. v. rain gently
  5. v. make light, rapid and repeated sounds
  6. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter.
  7. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a patteringof words.
  8. n:100 n. a series of rapid tapping sounds