Rat-a-tat-tat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rat-a-tat-tat is a noun meaning A series of short, sharp taps, especially made by knocking on a door, beating a drum, or firing an automatic weapon.
Meaning
A series of short, sharp taps, especially made by knocking on a door, beating a drum, or firing an automatic weapon.
Example Sentences
A man, the source of the lamentation, appears and as he walks across the stage, his cries transmute into song, and the slow snare drum rat-a-tat-tat of Ravel’s composition begins.
Synonyms for rat-a-tat-tat
Depending on context, synonyms include rat-tat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rat-tat, tapping, rataplan, thumping, double tap, battement.
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