pitter–patter

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of PITTER-PATTER

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner <his heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose>

Synonyms beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulse, throb

Related Words fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate; quiver, tremble

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