pit·a·pat (pĭt

ə-păt

)
intr.v. pit·a·pat·ted, pit·a·pat·ting, pit·a·pats ► To move with a series of quick tapping steps.
► To make a repeated tapping sound.
n.A series of quick steps, taps, or beats.
adv.With a rapid tapping sound.
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