pitter-patter

Example Sentences

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After greeting students, chasing a football around, "attacking" shoelaces and tights, and exploring parts of the school she has never seen before, the pitter-patter of puppy paws slows down.

From BBC

Then another strange noise—light slaps that sound like the pitter-patter of footsteps.

From Literature

“When I walk in and I see all the equipment that’s not running yet, my heart goes pitter-patter. Not in a good way.”

From Barron's

Ella started to count to ten, but before she got to five, she heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet and spotted the big black noses of several rotties peeking their heads out from behind columns.

From Literature

Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite.

From Seattle Times