pitter-patter

verb

Definition of pitter-patternext
as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner his heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitter-patter
  1. throb
  2. beat
  3. pulse
Verb
  • But even after the tender love and care, Fowler’s feet still throbbed.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The noise of the cicadas throbbed terribly in the trees.
    Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of throb
Verb
  • Report The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in October and are looking to maintain their momentum into 2025.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Then pulse in butter until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Halloween options are great and include spooky atmospheres, undead pulsing, and even a passing ghost effect.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of pulse
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“Pitter-patter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitter-patter. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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