"pitapatation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pit-a-pat + -ation, suggesting an anxious heartbeat. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pit-a-pat|ation}} pit-a-pat + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pitapatation (uncountable)
  1. (rare, humorous) A state of nervousness. Tags: humorous, rare, uncountable
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