rat-tat

• Substantiv für eine schnelle Folge kurzer, scharfer Klopflaute, etwa beim Anklopfen an eine Tür oder bei Trommelschlägen; auch lautmalerisch für ein rhythmisches Klopfen.

A noun referring to a series of short, sharp, rapid sounds, such as those made by knocking on a door or beating a drum.

1. A series of short sharp tapsB2informal

   A rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, such as those made by knocking on a door or beating a drum.

   Klopfen

   • The rat-tat of the drum echoed through the hall.
   • He heard a rat-tat at the front door late at night.
   • The woodpecker made a rat-tat sound against the tree trunk.

   Synonymedrummingknockknockingpatterpitter-patterraprat-a-tatrat-a-tat-tattaptappingtattoo