The egg splattered when it hit the sidewalk, having fallen from the top limb of the tree.
The chiipmunks seemed to be pattering as they chirped to each other while hiding their peanuts.
zest: sharp flavor; outer rind of a citrus fruit (used in cooking); lively enjoyment
zesty: adjectival form of the above.
The chili with the greatest zest one the competition; one teaspoon of zest will add enough flavor to the cookie dough; the dance group displayed a great deal of zest in their performance.