English adverb: pit-a-pat | |||
1. | pit-a-pat as of footsteps | ||
Samples | He came running pit-a-pat down the hall. | ||
Synonyms | pitter-patter, pitty-pat, pitty-patty | ||
2. | pit-a-pat describing a rhythmic beating | ||
Samples | His heart went pit-a-pat. | ||
Synonyms | pitter-patter, pitty-pat, pitty-patty | ||