What is the meaning of Pitter-patter?

  • (adv.) With or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter.
  • (n.) A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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