pitapatation
A state of nervousnessA state of nervousness.
Meaning
1 senses(humorous, rare, uncountable)A state of nervousness.
Origin
pit-a-pat + -ation, suggesting an anxious heartbeat.pit-a-pat + -ation, suggesting an anxious heartbeat.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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