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rat-a-tat-tat

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rat-a-tat-tat  (rt-tttt)
n.
A series of short sharp sounds, as that made by knocking on a door.
[Imitative.]
rat-a-tat-tat [ˈrætəˌtætˈtæt], rat-a-tat [ˈrætəˈtæt]
n
the sound of knocking on a door
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Noun1.rat-a-tat-tat - a series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door)
rat-a-tat, rat-tat
tapping - the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane"
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