pitty-pat
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Imitative of the sound of a quick, light beat or tap.
مثال
- Her heart went pitty-pat as she approached the stage.
- The rain fell pitty-pat on the roof.
- His feet went pitty-pat down the hallway.
ترکیبهای رایج
Heart goes pitty-pat Rain falls pitty-pat Feet go pitty-pat
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- as of footsteps “he came running pit-a-pat down the hall”
- describing a rhythmic beating “his heart went pit-a-pat”