pitter

1 of 3

intransitive verb

pit·​ter

ˈpitə(r),

-itə-

-ed/-ing/-s

1

: chirr, stridulate

pittering grasshoppers

2

: pitter-patter

rain pittering on a rooftop

pitter

2 of 3

noun (1)

"

plural -s

: one that pits

specifically : one that removes pits

the cherry pitter and the sausage meat grinder are of interest merely as curios today

—Think

pitter

3 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: one that takes care of gamecocks at a fight compare handler

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

imitative

Noun (1)

pit entry 4 + -er

Noun (2)

pit entry 1 + -er

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