pitapat

To move with a series of quick tapping steps.

To make a repeated tapping sound.

A series of quick steps, taps, or beats.

With a rapid tapping sound.

Fluttering.

With a quick succession of beats; in a flutter; with palpitation.

A light quick step; a succession of light beats or taps.

To step or tread quickly.

In a flutter; with palpitation or quick succession of beats.

A light, repeated sound; a pattering, as of the rain.