pit|a|pat — or pit a pat «PIHT uh PAT», adverb, noun, verb, pat|ted, pat|ting. –adv. with a quick succession of beats or taps; flutteringly; patteringly. –n. the movement or sound of something going pitapat; palpitation; pattering … Useful english dictionary
pit|ty|pat — «PIHT ee PAT», adverb, noun, intransitive verb, pat|ted, pat|ting. = pitapat. (Cf. ↑pitapat) … Useful english dictionary
pit-a-pat — pit a .pat adv informal ↑pitter patter … Dictionary of contemporary English
pit-a-pat — pit a ,pat noun singular PITTER PATTER … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pit-a-pat — (also pitapat) ► ADVERB ▪ with a sound like quick light taps. ► NOUN ▪ a sound of this kind. ORIGIN imitative … English terms dictionary
Pit er Pat — Infobox musical artist Name = Pit er Pat Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Origin = Illinois, United States Genre = Indie rock, Nu Jazz Years active = 2004 present Label = BAROS, Overcoat, Thrill Jockey Associated acts … Wikipedia
pit-a-pat — {adv.} With a series of quick pats. * /When John asked Mary to marry him, her heart went pit a pat./ * /The little boy ran pit a pat down the hall./ … Dictionary of American idioms
pit-a-pat — {adv.} With a series of quick pats. * /When John asked Mary to marry him, her heart went pit a pat./ * /The little boy ran pit a pat down the hall./ … Dictionary of American idioms
pit-a-pat — noun Etymology: imitative Date: 1582 pitter patter • pit a pat adverb or adjective • pit a pat intransitive verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
pit-a-pat — adv With a series of quick pats. When John asked Mary to marry him, her heart went pit a pat. The little boy ran pit a pat down the hall … Словарь американских идиом
pit-a-pat — adverb informal pitterpatter pit a pat noun (singular) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
