rat-tat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Rat tat tat, Rat tat tat”, the Fox knocked at the door.
From The Cock, The Mouse and the Little Red Hen an old tale retold by Lefèvre, Félicité
Muskets roar, Small shot pour— Rat tat tat to tero— Pop, pop, pop, Twittle, twittle twero.
From The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts by Colman, George
Rat, tat, tat! at the red parlour door, where the McGregor family and Rory are enjoying quiet conversation.
From The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure by Stables, Gordon
What spirit there is in that, Rat, tat, tat, tat.—And what life, frolic, and joy, the whole house is going to experience except myself.
From Next Door Neighbours A Comedy in Three Acts by Inchbald, Mrs.
Rat, tat, tat! it was a sharp, distinct summons.
From Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent by Chapman, Allen
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