pal·pi·tate 
/ˈpælpəˌteɪt/ verb
/ˈpælpəˌteɪt/ verb [no obj] of the heart : to beat quickly and strongly and often in a way that is not regular because of excitement, nervousness, etc.
▪ My heart began to palpitate when I was announced as the winner.
▪ My heart began to palpitate when I was announced as the winner.
— pal·pi·ta·tion /ˌpælpəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural pal·pi·ta·tions [count] medical — usually plural ▪ Symptoms include dizziness and (heart) palpitations. ▪ I was under so much stress that I developed palpitations. [=my heart began to palpitate]
/ˌpælpəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural pal·pi·ta·tions [count] medical — usually plural ▪ Symptoms include dizziness and (heart) palpitations. ▪ I was under so much stress that I developed palpitations. [=my heart began to palpitate]
