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单词 pitter
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Definition of pitter in English:

pitter

noun ˈpɪtə
North American
  • A device which or person who removes the pits or stones from fruit.

verb ˈpɪtə
  • no object To make a rapid succession of light taps, or similar slight sounds; to run with quick, light-sounding steps.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Defiance (Ohio) Democrat. From pit + -er. In later use also partly from pit + -er
early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. Either shortened from pitter-patter, or variant of patter.

 
 

Definition of pitter in US English:

pitter

nounˈpɪtə
North American
  • A device which or person who removes the pits or stones from fruit.

verbˈpɪtə
  • no object To make a rapid succession of light taps, or similar slight sounds; to run with quick, light-sounding steps.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Defiance (Ohio) Democrat. From pit + -er. In later use also partly from pit + -er<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. Either shortened from pitter-patter, or variant of patter.

 
 
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