PITTERPATTER

Pit"ter-pat`ter, n.

Definition: A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words.

Pit"ter-pat`ter, adv.

Definition: With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats; as, his heart went pitter-patter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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