pitter-patter vs pitty-pat
pitty-pat vs pitter-patterpitter-patter is a noun but pitty-pat is not a noun.
pitter-patter is a verb but pitty-pat is not a verb.
pitter-patter and pitty-pat both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pitter-patter | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| pitty-pat | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
pitter-patter and pitty-pat
are synonyms defined as:
- pitter-patter and pitty-pat: describing a rhythmic beating
Other synonyms of pitter-patter include
pit-a-pat, pitty-patty.
As adverbs,
pitter-patter and pitty-pat
are synonyms defined as:
- pitter-patter and pitty-pat: as of footsteps
Other synonyms of pitter-patter include
pit-a-pat, pitty-patty.
| pitter-patter (noun) | pitty-pat (noun) |
|---|---|
| a series of rapid tapping sounds |
| pitter-patter (verb) | pitty-pat (verb) |
|---|---|
| make light, rapid and repeated sounds | |
| rain gently |
| pitter-patter (adverb) | pitty-pat (adverb) |
|---|---|
| describing a rhythmic beating | describing a rhythmic beating |
| as of footsteps | as of footsteps |
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