pitter-patter

noun

1. the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps, as of rain, footsteps, etc.

verb (used without object)

2. to produce or move with this sound: She pitter-pattered along the hallway.

adverb

3. with such a sound: to run pitter-patter through the house.

noun

1. the sound of light rapid taps or pats, as of raindrops

verb

2. (intr) to make such a sound

adverb

3. with such a soundthe rain fell pitter-patter on the window