rat-a-tat-tat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She held the spin for so long you could hear the rat-a-tat-tat of the photographers cameras.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2022
After a brief chat and a few moments of focused rat-a-tat-tat, they leave with a piece of personalized art.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2021
Crosby and Hope reportedly ad-libbed much of the rat-a-tat-tat banter, and the lovely Lamour makes the most of her catch-all “exotic woman” roles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2018
“That rat-a-tat-tat way of talking reminded me of people I’ve encountered in the past who are so busy talking at you that they don’t actually listen,” said Dreher.
From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2017
Minutes later, there would be a neat report of sharp knocks at the door: rat-a-tat-tat.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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