pitter-patter
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pit·ter-pat·ter
(pĭt'ər-păt'ər) 
n.
A rapid series of light tapping sounds.
intr.v., -tered, -ter·ing, -ters.
To make or move with a series of light tapping sounds: rain pitter-pattering on the roof.
n.
A rapid series of light tapping sounds.
intr.v., -tered, -ter·ing, -ters.
To make or move with a series of light tapping sounds: rain pitter-pattering on the roof.
[Imitative.]
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