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pitter-patter(dictionary)
pitter(medicine)
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patter(2)(dictionary)
patter(1)(dictionary)
Patter(money)
patter(medicine)

pitter-patter (iou)



pitter-patter noun, verb, & adverb. LME.
[Redupl. of PATTER verb1, verb2. Cf. PIT-A-PAT.]
A. noun.
Rapid repetition of words; spec. rapid mechanical repetition of prayers. LME.
A rapid succession of light beating sounds, as those made by rain, light footsteps, etc. M19.
b. verb.
verb trans. & intrans. Patter or repeat (words) in a rapid mechanical way. L15.
verb intrans. Beat with a rapid succession of light taps or pats, as rain; palpitate. L18.
C. adverb. With a rapid succession of light beating sounds. L17.