Usually means: Rapid, repetitive knocking or tapping.
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We found 4 dictionaries that define the word rat-a-tat-tats:

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  1. rat-a-tat-tats: Merriam-Webster
  2. rat-a-tat-tats, rat-a-tat-tats: Collins English Dictionary
  3. rat-a-tat-tats: Wiktionary
  4. rat-a-tat-tats: Dictionary.com

(Note: See rat-a-tat-tat as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (rat-a-tat-tat)

noun:  A series of short, sharp taps, especially made by knocking on a door, beating a drum, or firing an automatic weapon.
▸ Also see rat-a-tat-tat


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