pit-a-pat Definition

pit-a-pat
noun

1. A noise of pattering.
2. A succession of light taps.

adverb

1. With a pattering or tapping noise.

Example: rain falling pit-a-pat

verb

pit-a-patted, pit-a-patting
1. To make a succession of quick light taps.

Etymology: 16c: imitating the sound.