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pit-a-pat vs pitter-patter

pitter-patter vs pit-a-pat

pit-a-pat is not a noun while pitter-patter is a noun.

pit-a-pat is not a verb while pitter-patter is a verb.

pit-a-pat and pitter-patter both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pit-a-pat No No No Yes
pitter-patter Yes No Yes Yes
As adverbs, pit-a-pat and pitter-patter are synonyms defined as:
  • pit-a-pat and pitter-patter: describing a rhythmic beating
Other synonyms of pit-a-pat include pitty-pat, pitty-patty.
As adverbs, pit-a-pat and pitter-patter are synonyms defined as:
  • pit-a-pat and pitter-patter: as of footsteps
Other synonyms of pit-a-pat include pitty-pat, pitty-patty.
pit-a-pat (noun) pitter-patter (noun)
a series of rapid tapping sounds
pit-a-pat (verb) pitter-patter (verb)
make light, rapid and repeated sounds
rain gently
pit-a-pat (adverb) pitter-patter (adverb)
describing a rhythmic beating describing a rhythmic beating
as of footsteps as of footsteps
Difference between pit-a-pat and pitter-patter

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