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pitter-patter vs pitty-patty

pitty-patty vs pitter-patter

pitter-patter is a noun but pitty-patty is not a noun.

pitter-patter is a verb but pitty-patty is not a verb.

pitter-patter and pitty-patty both are adverbs.

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

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