Meaning & use
pitty-pat
A simple matching card game, traditionally played by children, in which players discard cards that match the rank of the top card in a pile.
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We taught our niece pitty-pat before she was old enough for more complicated games.
The old rulebook listed pitty-pat as a game for two to four young players.
A note on using this word
The name is also spelled "pitty pat" or "pittypat" and is largely historical, rarely played today.
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