pitter-patter

Definition

A soft, percussive sound, as of tiny feet, or of rain on a rooftop; patter.

Etymology

Reduplication of patter.

Example Sentences

• "Once or twice I heard a faint pitter-patter like the feet of the dog going hither and thither on the sand far below me, and there were more bird-like sounds, but that was all."
• "Pitter-patter the rain falling down / Little glamor sun coming round / Take a walk when autumn comes to town"