pitter

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound of small drops of liquid falling.

  - "The rain made a pitter-patter sound on the roof."
  - "The pitter of the waterfall was soothing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pitter
matter , quitter , shatter

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Variants

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pitter-patter , pitter-pattered , pitter-pattering , pitter-patters , go pitter-patter

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English patter, meaning 'to patter, to make a tapping or patting noise'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pitter' is often used in poetry and literature to describe the sound of rain.

2. In some dialects, 'pitter' can also refer to the sound of footsteps.

3. The word 'pitter' is related to the Old English word 'patter', which means 'to patter, to make a tapping or patting noise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rain sound: The sound of raindrops hitting a surface.

2. Patter: A repetitive or persistent sound or action.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pitter' is often used to describe the sound of rain or other falling liquids. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that is happening repeatedly or persistently.

How to Memorize "pitter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small drops of water falling one by one.
   - Visualize the sound of raindrops hitting a rooftop or a window.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pitter' with the sound of rain.
   - Think of the sound of raindrops hitting a surface every time you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pitter-patter goes the rain', to help remember the meaning and sound of the word.

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