clippety-clop

American  

[klip-i-tee-klop] / ˈklɪp ɪ tiˈklɒp /

noun

1. the sound struck by the hoofs of a horse trotting on pavement, or any staccato, rhythmic sound resembling it.

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Etymology

Origin of clippety-clop

First recorded in 1925–30; imitative

Example Sentences

But before they could begin to play this interesting-sounding game, the clippety-clop of hooves and the clattering of carriage wheels announced that it was too late.

From Literature

There were pretty country-folk songs; an ad for Powdermilk Biscuits; a clippety-clop “Lives of the Cowboys” skit; a heartfelt version of “Every Time We Say Goodbye.”

From New York Times

At first I found it distracting rather than helpful, a clippety-clop sound echoing around my head plus a repeated ping to say I was on track.

From BBC