Meaning of pitter-patter In English

• 0 a series of quick, light knocking sounds:

  • I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet (= the noise of children running).

• 1 to make a series of quick, light knocking sounds:

  • The rain pitter-pattered on the roof.

  • For a few moments, my heart pitter-pattered in my chest.

• 2 with a series of quick, light knocking sounds:

  • Ah, the thought of love makes the heart go pitter-patter.

  • The 26-year-old musician definitely knows how to make hearts go pitter-patter.