Synonyms of adv pit-a-pat

2 senses of pit-a-pat

Sense 1
pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-patter -- (as of footsteps; "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall")

Sense 2
pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat, pitter-patter -- (describing a rhythmic beating; "his heart went pit-a-pat")