pitty-pat

• Звукоподражательное наречие, описывающее лёгкий, быстрый, постукивающий звук, часто ассоциирующийся с лёгкими шагами или сердцебиением. Передаёт ощущение быстрого, мягкого повторения.

An onomatopoeic adverb describing a light, quick, tapping sound, often associated with light footsteps or a heartbeat. It conveys a sense of rapid, gentle repetition.

1. Footsteps soundB2informal

   Describing the light, quick, and rhythmic sound of footsteps, especially of small animals or light-footed people.

   Звук шагов

   • The children ran pitty-pat across the wooden floor.
   • She heard the pitty-pat of the puppy's paws on the tiles.
   • His footsteps went pitty-pat down the hallway.

   Synonymspatterpit-a-patpitter-patter

2. Heartbeat or rhythmic beatingB2informal

   Describing a light, quick, and rhythmic beating sound, often used for a heart beating fast or a gentle tapping.

   Тук-тук

   • Her heart went pitty-pat when she saw him.
   • The rain fell pitty-pat on the windowpane.
   • He could feel his heart go pitty-pat with excitement.

   Synonymspit-a-patpitter-patter