rataplan

[ rat-uh-plan ]

noun

1. a sound of or as of the beating of a drum.

verb (used without object)

, rat·a·planned, rat·a·plan·ning.

1. to produce such a sound.

rataplan

/ ˌrætəˈplæn /

noun

1. a drumming sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of rataplan¹

1840–50; < French; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of rataplan¹

from French, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

It's much too fine, really, to go anywhere except to the Rataplan and play golf.

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A little drummer boy was marching at the head of a procession, gaily rolling his rataplan.

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Of course, I sprang from Rataplan's back and ordered the groom to lead him back into the stables.

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The old horse, Rataplan, knew me so well that he had started off before ever I gave the first shake to the bridle.

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Rataplan, rat-a-plong′, n. the sound or rattle of the military drum, a tattoo.

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