Pitter

name, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device that removes pits from fruit such as olives or cherries.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make a pattering sound.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

"The pitter patter of the rain on the roof kept me from falling asleep."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pit + -er.

Etymology 2

See pitter-patter.

Related phrases

cherry pitterolive pitter

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