Make quick light taps (7)

I believe the answer is:

pitapat

(Other definitions for pitapat that I've seen before include "Sound of quick, light steps" , "Sound of rain on a window pane?" , "quick beats" , "Light tapping sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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